Josh Weidmann serves as the senior pastor of Grace Chapel in Denver, Colo., and is a certified biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Josh publishes regularly at joshweidmann.com.
Without dependence on the Holy Spirit, a person merely speaks and shares uninspired wisdom. We must not miss God’s heart by missing His Spirit in our preaching and preparation.
Following the celebration of Christ’s resurrection, pastors need to remember their calling to follow Him year-round. Let’s not just return to the mundane or comfortable but remember our ultimate mission of drawing near to God.
Easter is a time to reflect on the incredible gift of grace that Jesus has given us. By taking some simple steps, pastors can make sure that they do not miss out on what truly matters at Easter—the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Here are some things pastors should consider when it comes to keeping watch over their own souls this Holy Week.
Pastors have the responsibility of caring for their church congregations but rarely receive the same care in return. The command of Acts 20:28 and its order is important — keep watch over yourself and then the flock of God. Keeping watch over our own souls means that we are willing to be cared for, encouraged, and invested in by others.
Fear can make us behave irrationally in our ministries. Trying to get people to like us prevents us from effectively serving the Lord. The approval of man adds nothing to our purpose, person, or calling. Instead, it takes energy and time away from what we should be focused on the most – pleasing God.
