Brian Croft

Brian Croft is senior pastor of Auburndale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is also the author of "Visit the Sick: Ministering God’s Grace in Times of Illness (foreword by Mark Dever) and "Test, Train, Affirm, and Send Into Ministry: Recovering the Local Church’s Responsibility to the External Call" (foreword by R. Albert Mohler Jr.). Brian blogs regularly at Practical Shepherding.

Pastoral Calling: What, Who, How and When

The only way for a pastor to avoid the many distractions of life and to remain steadfast throughout his life and ministry is to know what God has truly called the pastor to do.

These 3 Elements Should Be in Every Funeral Sermon

The important truths to emphasize in every funeral sermon.

10 Tips for Ministering to the Hospitalized

Don't let pastoral visitation become a lost art. 10 practical tools to equip you in this vital task.

Should Pastors Try to Reunite a Church Split?

May these churches never divide again over that which should unite.

Should a Pastor Use an iPad, iPhone or Print Bible to Minister Scripture to People?

Be mindful of any unhelpful perception that could hinder your efforts to care for souls.

5 Heartfelt Ways to Minister After a Miscarriage

As common as this kind of loss is, it is stunning how many well-meaning people have no idea how to best care for those who have lost an unborn baby. Here are a few tips for those interested in knowing helpful ways to care for a couple after a miscarriage.

How to Fight Through the “Preaching Hangover”

There is no easy remedy, medication or quick fix that can prevent it.

Scowls, Snarls and Stares: How to Preach to a Tough Crowd

"You don’t preach for the praise of man, but to declare the truth of God’s word."

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