The other day I attended an informal pastor’s breakfast that I participate in once a month. It is a great joy to meet with such men of God and learn from them. It is very encouraging to share with each other our struggles and our victories. At the breakfast there was some conversation in regard…
I am thankful that I have never been through a church split as a pastor. I pray that I never will. However, this is an interesting article by Mark Barnard that sheds light on how a church can heal following a split. I think it is helpful information for all of us who are in…
Here is an article from Practical Shepherding that I thought would helpful for pastors and church members: There is an epidemic in the American Church. It is an obsession with basing fruitfulness in ministry on a numbers game. The American way is bigger and better and I am troubled that the church in many ways has bought into this…
Every pastor and preacher differs when it comes to preparing for sermons. There is no right or wrong way to prepare a sermon. The main point to understand is the importance of good preparation. Preaching is serious business. A preacher has the responsibility to proclaim God’s Word to the people. A pastor has even a…
The scripture tells us in Ephesians 4:11-12 that God gives us pastors and teachers for the purpose of ‘equipping’ the saints for the work of the ministry and for the edifying of the church. There are several things to note concerning the equipping ministry of the pastor: 1. Equipping is the pastor’s primary role. The…
In an earlier post, I shared an article about the longevity of pastors in small churches. The premise of the article was that longevity is a positive thing and that it should be encouraged. I personally believe that staying in one church for a long time is a good thing. I admire those pastors who…
Here is an excellent article concerning the pastor and longevity in a small church. I have highlighted somepoints of emphasis. Two races seem to capture the attention of even the most casual observers of track and field — the mile and the 100-meter dash. Throughout the development of these races, the public has watched in fascination to…
Pastor Chris Noland 