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41. An Open Letter to Young Pastors From a Retired Pastor

From Brother Joe, veteran shepherd of six pastorates, to Brother Timothy as he begins what we trust will be a long and fruit ministry of leading churches. Greetings! I hear you're having a tough time ...

Created on 04 March 2021

42. 10 Agonies of Pastors Unexpectedly Let Go

I realize not all endings to a pastoral ministry are surprising or even unnecessary, but some pastors are unfortunately caught off guard by their dismissal. From my conversations with some of these pastors, ...

Created on 02 March 2021

43. In Today's Progressive Culture, Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat?

I read these words from a parishioner. The following kind of thing is happening in "conservative" churches across the country: The pastor would not answer my question when I asked him privately how ...

Created on 23 February 2021

44. How You Can Find the Work-Life Balance Sweet Spot

Most pastors work long hours. Most pastors work hard for their churches. The median amount of hours worked by a senior pastor is 55 hours per week. Pastors are a notorious bunch when it comes to work. ...

Created on 24 February 2021

45. 3 Layers of Life-Changing Transformation

At times, it is us who are not ready to lead the change of transformation, even though the spiritual power is available; other times, it's just a really tough situation to resolve. The transformation ...

Created on 23 February 2021

46. What Changes With a Move From a Church of 50 to a Church of 150

All churches have leadership challenges, regardless of size. Small churches are not easier to lead than large churches. Large churches are not easier to grow than small churches. But they are different. ...

Created on 18 February 2021

47. Retired Pastor: So Many Reasons Why Pastors Need Prayer

A friend and I were having a discussion about preachers. We both love our preachers, and years ago, I was her pastor. So we have a mutual understanding about a lot of things. The conversation went like ...

Created on 17 February 2021

48. Unexpected Holy Spirit Outpouring Floods Florida Church

The congregation of The Gathering Apostolic Center in Tarpon Springs, Florida, is receiving an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in ways they've never experienced—in floods they never expected. Cindy Stewart, ...

Created on 16 February 2021

49. 3 Things to Know About Temptation

Oscar Wilde said, "I can resist anything but temptation." Before I was a Christian, I never really thought about temptation. I pretty much gave in to it. It wasn't a struggle. If something seemed appealing, ...

Created on 16 February 2021

50. Creating an Ongoing Culture of Generosity to Missions in Your Church

You will not likely get more out of your members through a guilt trip. I doubt many of them respond to pulpit reprimands. Negative tactics only provoke negative responses. Guilt is a terrible motivator. ...

Created on 12 February 2021