Pastors

Jesus: The Only Savior

As we celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ, it is good for us to remember the uniqueness of Christ. May we never suggest that God has not done enough for us, considering what He has done for us in Christ Jesus.

Letter to a Young Mother on the Importance of Prayer

Discouraged by the worldliness of even seminary board members, James Faris (1791-1855) wrote his wife to pray for their son. This letter is a needed encouragement for all young mothers.

10 Ways To Help First-Time Guests Feel Special

You only get one opportunity to leave a good impression and help first-time guests feel special. Here are 10 ways you can help first-time guests feel so special that they want to return. 

How Can God Bring Good Out of Evil?

The world is full of tragedy, pain, and evil. Yet what we learn from the story of Joseph is that we serve a God who is able to bring good out of evil.

4 Thoughts on What Captures God’s Attention

There are certain attitudes, postures, and behaviors that capture God's attention. He stops the course of time and history and bends low to the affairs of men.

A Foolproof Guide to Identifying Your Pastoral Leadership Style

Job satisfaction—to say nothing of missional effectiveness—results from knowing your pastoral leadership style and thriving in it. Do you know where you fit into the mission? 

Unless It’s a Praise and Worship Sermon, Here’s Why We Preach Second

I recently visited a church who prides themselves in always doing their praise sets after the sermon. Unless it's a praise and worship sermon, here's why the order matters.

9 Reasons We Don’t Invite Our Friends to Church

"As I have traveled the world, I have yet to find an invitational church," says Michael Harvey.