Pastors

As a pastor for over 43 years, I’ve experienced the ups and downs ministry brings. However, I believe one thing makes a pastor's job most joyful. See if you agree.

As leaders of the church, we recognize that two issues—the destruction of the family unit, specifically in relation to absent fathers, and the aggregate decline in faith—are interrelated. So, how do we begin to fix this endemic issue?

Good shepherds can say to their flocks, "Follow me as I follow Christ."

We seek happiness even though joy is within reach. This is why we (especially pastors) need to know the difference between joy and happiness.

Church administration is the place where the church demonstrates the gospel message and priorities. Church administration is where the church walks the walk in a way that supports the gospel talk.

Over the years, one of the biggest mistakes I’ve encountered with leaders is the inability to commit—or put another way, the inability to make a decision.

Biblical Christianity is fundamentally not simply a religion about Christ, but a relationship with Christ. If we get it right about Jesus, we can afford to get some minor things wrong. But if we get it wrong about Jesus, it won’t matter in the end what else we get right.

Pastor, are you trusting in the providence of God in your life and ministry? Providence is God’s guidance and protection in our lives and ministries.