pastoring

Preaching on Sunday? Read This.

Pastors can always use encouragement. If you’re a pastor (or even if you’re not), here are some truths that you might find encouraging today. * God promises to use his Word (Isaiah

Hope for Difficult Churches

I attended the induction service for a new pastor recently, and found myself filled with mixed emotions. I sensed the excitement of a new pastor and a new church, but I also knew

Pastors: You Should Start a Study Group

Every May I gather with a group of pastors from Monday to Friday. The agenda is simple: to work through a book of the Bible together as we think about preaching it. Every

Going to Pastor an Established Church?

I’ve spent twenty years pastoring established churches, and about a year beginning to plant a new church. I’m not really sure which one is harder. I do know, though, that I’

Weakness Evangelism

Like you, I’m a fan of being strong. I love all this talk about crushing your goals and building a strong week. I always enjoy being competent and having my life fairly