When a Pastor Loses Hope
I had been a pastor for ten years when I realized I didn’t believe in heaven. My mother had died, and the devastation I felt at first was normal, understandable. But
How to Identify Future Pastors (and Deliver Hands-on Training)
Paul tells us in his letter to the Ephesian church that God gives some men to the church who are apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastors and teachers for the equipping
Leaders, Here’s One Powerful Way to Face Your Shadow
Most leaders search out books on leadership to discover new tools, ideas, or skills. We are charged with the task of knowing what to do next, knowing why it is
A Sermon for Busy Pastors: 3 Looks at the Lord’s Supper
May this sermon provide assistance to you as you seek to improve the quality, freshness, and variety of your pulpit ministry. Sermon Title: Three Looks at the Lord’s Supper Text: “But let
4 Steps to Comfort the Grieving
I have found that at the moment of death, it is my quiet, helpful presence that is needed most, not my words. As a local church shepherd, I will have
4 Ways You Can Deepen Your Church’s Faith by Becoming a Theological Thought Leader
Pastor theologians aren’t extinct, but sightings are rare. We envision and want to advocate for a return of the pastor theologian who has a shepherd’s heart and a pastor’s primary vocational