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The Focused Pastor
As a church leader, you pour everything into your ministry. Your time. Your energy. Your money. How can we help you in your busy ministry
September 10, 2021
We're here to support ministry leaders and their families
Our support line for pastors and their families features fellow pastors and trained counselors who frequently support those in church and ministry roles. These pastoral care specialists can provide an understanding ear, a word of advice, a timely referral or a simple prayer. We know leadership is not easy, and we’re eager to come alongside pastors and their loved ones to help meet their needs.
Preteens Need Mentorship, Discipleship and Engagement
Editor’s Note: September is National Suicide Awareness Month. Equip yourself to help prevent teen suicide in your church free online training from Focus on the Family at AliveToThrive.com.
September 10, 2021
Alive to Thrive
Prevent Suicide in Your Community with Alive to Thrive
Pastors, September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Learn how to prevent teen suicide with Alive to Thrive, a free resource from Focus on the Family.
September 2, 2021
The Foundation of the Pro-Life Ethic
The pro-life community rightly keeps the child in the womb at the center of our ethic. If that belief fades away, the rest of life is up for grabs. As one Christian author says, “If parents kill children, we should not be surprised if children kill parents.”
August 23, 2021
How to be a True Mentor in Christ
I’ve been discouraged. I’ve been baffled. I’ve been attacked. I’ve been wrong. But I’ve never been sorry to be a mentor. This is Jesus’ work!
August 16, 2021
Strive to be Afflicted with Compassion
The teaching moment of the word “compassion” is that it is never used apart from some action! Jesus had compassion and fed them. Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes. Jesus had compassion on the crowd and healed their sick. Jesus had compassion on her and touched the coffin. Even in the parable about the Prodigal: the father (Father!) saw him and had compassion on him and ran to him and hugged him and kissed him.
July 19, 2021
Learning and Growing as a Pastor, Father and Husband
I am still learning and growing. In husbanding, in (grand)parenting, in pastoring, in friending, in evangelizing, in being, I am doing the best I know how. Can’t wait until tomorrow to see what I will be.
July 12, 2021
Preparing to be a Pastor’s Family
Preparing for ministry as a family and looking ahead to the possibility of decades in ministry means we need to lay a good foundation and be ready to build the right walls and doors. Pastoring is not easy, and it is not getting easier. But, be of good cheer, our Savior has overcome the world, and he gives us his grace and peace.
July 6, 2021
All Garbage Smells the Same
All garbage smells the same. And as long as I keep on wanting to think your garbage is worse than mine, I am showing that I really don’t understand God’s forgiveness.
June 28, 2021
Fatherhood: The Core of the Universe
Fatherhood is a deeply precious and sacred thing for the Christian. “Father” is not just a role that God took on in order to tell His story. It is who He is. Fatherhood is the very core of the universe, because it is the very center and fount of all reality. Fatherhood is the original and most fundamental nature of God.
June 18, 2021
Christianity and Socialism: What Should a Christian Believe?
Many people in our churches are wondering how to address economic matters. Let’s consider facts, logic and scripture.
June 14, 2021
