As surely as we can expect thunderstorms in the summer, hurricanes in the fall, and blizzards in the winter, the Church is about to experience a … [Read more...] about 7 Suggestions For Preventing Conflict Before It Happens
The Real Rules of Military Leaders
A church leader in another community told me about his former pastor, who had taken an assessment of his leadership style. The results showed that … [Read more...] about The Real Rules of Military Leaders
A New Trend in Pastoral Calls
In the Baptist world, an ecclesial culture that treasures local church autonomy and operates in a “free call” method for pastoral assignments, there … [Read more...] about A New Trend in Pastoral Calls
Well Rested
If you think your pastor doesn’t work very hard, please continue reading. Ten weeks ago I left the pastorate after 25 years to teach full time at … [Read more...] about Well Rested
Pastor: A Unique, Contextual Calling
While searching for a particular volume in my library, another book caught my attention. The Pastor: A Memoir, by Eugene Peterson, is an inspiring … [Read more...] about Pastor: A Unique, Contextual Calling
A Pastor’s Prayer for Pastors
Gracious and Loving God, Today I come to you as a pastor praying for pastors. I pray for all men and women from every walk of faith who are called … [Read more...] about A Pastor’s Prayer for Pastors
Describe a healthy pastor search process, please
The search process for a new pastor is both and exhilarating and a risky time for a congregation. Healthy congregations go at this task from the … [Read more...] about Describe a healthy pastor search process, please
