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Christian Clichés Are Destroying the Church
The church has a lot of hard thinking to do. But as we abandon our unquestioned answers, I’m hoping that we’ll be able to love God—and our neighbor—better.
January 25, 2021
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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.
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Help for Pastors in Marriage Crisis
Those who follow the high calling to the pastorate and who invest their lives in shepherding God’s people often find themselves depleted, with little left over to invest in their own marriages. Intensive marriage counseling through Focus on the Family’s Hope Restored can help.
January 20, 2021
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Dear Pastor, Remember to Rest This Holiday Season
It’s so important for pastors to ensure that they’re carving out time to nurture their relationships with those who matter most.
December 18, 2020
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The Ministers Invisible Battle
In pastoral ministry and in our Christian walk in general, we can easily ignore or lose sight of the reality of Spiritual warfare because it is an invisible battle.
December 14, 2020
How to Not Be Totally Lost in this World
What is your compass? What is your North Pole? Don’t settle for trusting only yourself. Pick up the Bible to gain a new understanding of God, and of the world and everyone in it—including yourself.
December 7, 2020
Pastors and the Secret Battle of Ideas about God
As ministry leaders, we need to constantly remind those we teach that mindless Christianity does not please Jesus. We need to stay focused on sharpening our worldview.
November 30, 2020
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Pastoring with a Heart of Gratitude
A weekly dose of these five practices of gratitude, and you’ll be on your way to becoming a genuinely grateful pastor.
November 23, 2020
The Pastor and Accountability
As Pastors, we have to be real honest about our struggles. We also need to help out others who are facing difficult struggles of their own.
November 16, 2020
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The Church Needs More Than Bumper-Sticker Theology
Dr. Jeff Myers teaches us that bumper-sticker theology is not biblical theology. Now is the time to abandon the unquestioned answers that keep us in the shallows when God calls us to go deep.
November 2, 2020
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Supporting Volunteers While Social Distancing
Even though you might not physically see your volunteers during COVID-19, they are most certainly there. Always, always, always keep the communication lines open.
October 22, 2020
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Encouraging the Pandemic-Weary Pastor
COVID-19 has been a significant challenge for all of us. The certainties of life and the foundations we’ve depended on have vanished, or at least been rocked. Dr. Wayde Goodall encourages pastors to be as innovative as possible to create ways to communicate and remind their congregations that Jesus Christ is our foundation.
October 22, 2020