pastoring

Preacher: Do You Feel Inadequate?

Good news for those of us who are preachers and who feel inadequate. You’re in good company. In fact, if you don’t feel this way, you probably shouldn’t be preaching.

Don’t Entertain Goats; Feed the Sheep

This is a great passage from William Still’s book The Work of the Pastor : It is to feed sheep…that men are called to churches and congregations, whatever they may think they

Love the Church You Pastor

One of the benefits of reading multiple sources is that you get hammered on the same issue in multiple ways. This could be a fluke – or divine providence. I’ve always loved this

A Few Good Men

Most pastors don’t finish well. I don’t know what the exact number is, but I’ve heard estimates similar to what Robert Clinton writes of Biblical leaders: There are around 800

Pastors: Can You Relate?

I love writing for Christian Week. If you don’t subscribe, you’re missing out. My last column was on pastoral burnout. Jeff Lowell came up with a great cartoon to go with