God's work never stops. Will you help?

Urgent Need: During the summer months, giving typically slows as the focus turns to time off and vacations. But family ministry doesn’t stop! We need your help to continue standing strong for life, marriage, and family. Will you become one of the supporters needed by 11:59 p.m. on August 31?

Please give now to continue providing biblical resources to save and strengthen families.

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God's work never stops. Will you help?

Urgent Need: During the summer months, giving typically slows as the focus turns to time off and vacations. But family ministry doesn’t stop! We need your help to continue standing strong for life, marriage, and family. Will you become 1 of the supporters needed before 11:59 p.m. on August 31?

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God's work never stops. Will you help?

Give by August 31 to continue critical family ministry!

Rich C. Shadden

Rich C. Shadden has been a pastor for over 10 years. He trains pastors through the local church pastoral residency at Audubon Park Baptist Church and through Bethlehem College & Seminary in Memphis, where he is an adjunct professor. He is coauthor of Shepherding the Pastor.

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Pastors Need Pastors, Too

In the American church context, we sometimes put pastors on pedestals, creating a ministry culture in which the pastor is the center of attention. The result is that the pastor forgets he also needs the same nourishment as those under his care. I want to share some thoughts on preventing a culture of pastoral idolatry for healthy pastoral longevity.

April 25, 2023