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Timothy Z. Witmer

Timothy Z. Witmer is professor of practical theology and coordinator of the practical theology department at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of The Shepherd Leader: Achieving Effective Shepherding in Your Church.

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Three Ways Pastors Provoke Their Children to Anger

When we engage consistently in loving discipline and instruction, we have a head start in precluding those things that incite anger and frustration in our children. Take time, step back, and be honest about how you lead your “little flock,” and ask the Lord for the wisdom to be a catalyst for godliness, peace, and joy.

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The Pastor’s Family and the Busy Easter Schedule

We are coming up to Easter, undoubtedly one of the busiest weeks of the year for a pastor. How are you to manage your duties so that your family, especially your kids, don’t get church fatigue or, even worse, church resentment?

How to Frustrate Your Wife

This is an article about frustration. To be specific, it is about how husbands frustrate their wives. If you want to know how to treat your wife, look at Christ’s love for the church. We will see the frustration factors that can arise when contrasted with the elements of Christ’s love for us.