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Criteria for ministry planning

Over the years I have been a part of planning and organizing hundreds of ministry events, programs, etc. When I am considering implementing a certain event or program I try to prayerfully follow a certain criteria in order to determine whether or not it is something that we should do. The following is the list…

January 5, 2015 in Pastoral Ministry, Small church ministry, the church.

4 Priorities of the Pastor

In ministry and church circles there is often much discussion concerning the role and purpose of the office of pastor. The job description of a pastor can certainly be exhaustive. However, what should be the main concern of the pastor? What should he focus on? I’d like to suggest that there are four basic priorities…

December 28, 2014 in From the Pastor's Heart, Pastoral Ministry, Small church ministry, the church.

6 Keys to managing church mood swings (a message for pastors)

Let’s face it, there are times in the life of any church when things do not go as well as hoped. Just like the people that attend them, local churches have mood swings. You may go through a season of excitement and great growth when everybody thinks you’re the greatest thing since apple pie. Then…

December 12, 2014 in From the Pastor's Heart, Pastoral Ministry, Small church ministry, the church.

What to do when you don’t know what to do

  Have you ever been at a point in your life where you were at a total loss? You are tired, frustrated, and confused. Nothing you do seems to go right. It is as if you are in a no-win situation. These feelings are often shared by those serving in ministry. You’ve tried everything. You…

August 26, 2014 in From the Pastor's Heart, Pastoral Ministry, Personal, Prayer, Small church ministry, the church.

The Minister and his Soul

I am currently reading a fantastic book called the minister and his soul by Thomas Hamilton Lewis. I found the book tucked away in our church library. It was published in 1926. The author was the president of the general conference of the Methodist Protestant Church and the president emeritus of Western Maryland College. The book challenges…

August 8, 2014 in Book Reviews, From the Pastor's Heart, Pastoral Ministry, Small church ministry, the church.

3 aspects of Pastoral ministry

There are many opinions as to what exactly the role of the pastor is. Every church is different and has different expectations for its pastor. There are also many different opinions within the same church. Every pastor has his own unique set of gifts and his own God-given personality. Churches should not expect their pastor…

April 22, 2014 in Pastoral Ministry, Small church ministry, the church.

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