Pastors

On John Piper's "Ask Pastor John" podcast a listener asked the question, "Is there any hope that I will experience loving, godly, healthy intimacy in marriage?" after disclosing an addiction to pornographic videos that began when he was 10 years old.

I love good leaders in churches. I may read a lot of books on leadership, but I learn as much from leaders I respect as I do from books. I watch leaders. I listen to them. I try to emulate what they do well.

4 New Realities of the Changing Church - I’ve recently been on several zoom calls with different groups of pastors, and in each case, one clear trend is evident. New people, lots of new people, are beginning to attend church.

Barna Research discovered that 61% of pastors are lonely and have few close friends. The loneliest people in churches are often pastors. 

A résumé is one of the most important things God will use to bridge your present with your future. It is a bridge of creditability to those who do not know you. But it is more than that. It is also a bridge between you and your future partners in ministry, namely your future board and congregation.

Are you too hard on yourself? Is that even possible? Even though God's standards are high, John Piper believes that, yes, we can be hard on ourselves in a way that is sinful. 

The important truths to emphasize in every funeral sermon.

This is the best time in history to learn from other preachers. You have free access to just about any preacher you want—every sermon they’ve preached. You can learn, grow, get ideas and be inspired by the best preachers in the world.