Articles for Pastors

As we enter the month of February of 2018, I am asking you and your ministry to join us in praying for these three prayer priorities for our nation.

A disconnected church leads to disconnected people, who will eventually fizzle out or become attenders that show up for the important holidays or once a month and aren't seen from again.

"Your vocation is a part of God’s work in the world, and God gives you resources for serving the human community."

How often do you spend time with God? Our lives are busy, and it’s tough to add more responsibilities to our plate. Here, though, are some ways to spend more time with Him, beginning today.

Specific passages from Proverbs chapters 10 through 12 that describe the characteristics of a godly leader.

Whatever happens, as bad as it gets, don’t disappear from your leadership post.

Leaders need to read/watch/dwell on things that give them hope as they lead others through the challenges of life.

As a Southern Baptist I believe in regenerate church membership. That has to mean something for the way I preach on Sunday mornings. It means that while I expect to have unbelievers in our midst, a vast majority of my listeners are going to be those who are followers of Jesus.