Here are five principles the Lord has led Pastor Ernie Baker to develop to cope with criticism in ministry in God-honoring ways.
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Welch uncovers the spiritual dimension of people-pleasing and points the way through a true knowledge of God, ourselves, and others.
Pastors must wisely decide when to overlook and when to confront an offense in the life of the church. Pastors facing confrontation questions should take a “wisdom supplement” by spending regular time in God’s Word with a special focus on Proverbs. In addition, six diagnostic questions can help pastors wisely decide when to confront.
“God has given no pledge that he will not redeem and encouraged no hope that he will not fulfill.”―Charles Spurgeon
Christian pastors and leaders must remain faithful to Christ and not be duped by false ideas. Part of the shepherd’s calling is to protect the truth of the Gospel while warning the flock about the schemes of the enemy that would separate us from the riches in Christ. Here are three questions we can ask …
One of my greatest privileges is being pastor to a church with many children and adults who have disabilities and special needs. For many years, our church has chosen to invest resources and special attention into this community. I firmly believe the greatest beneficiaries of this relationship are not our “special friends,” but those of …
Christians in general must do all they can to stand against the evil of abortion. However, pastors carry a unique leadership responsibility. Here are 6 ways pastors can champion the sanctity of life.
The Gathering Storm provides answers and equips Christians both to give an answer for the hope that is within them and to contend for the faith that was once and for all delivered to the saints.
We rejoice in the SCOTUS ruling from last year, knowing it will save the lives of many pre-born children. But that ruling was only the beginning, as its repeal moved the issue from the federal level to individual states. The following biblical cues will help Christians move forward and work to create a culture in …
The pro-choice movement has effectively is muddied the argument about abortion by introducing buzzwords and secondary issues to evade the real issue. Pastors and churches need to stay hyper-focused on the real problem as we move forward in the post-Roe world. We need to un-muddy the language to keep the debate clear.
The Sanctity of Life observance is an excellent opportunity to consider the uniqueness of each member of your congregation. As the pastor’s wife, you can influence your church to embrace each precious person who comes through your doors.
Our stand against abortion has not ended with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, churches should continue to stand for the dignity of pre-born human life.
This accessible guide aims to serve current and aspiring pastors and elders, as well as church members who want to know the expectations for their leaders and how to pray for them.
When we ask God to guide us into Sunday mornings, then we all can say, “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
Although it is not always welcome, criticism of our sermons can make us better preachers for the glory of God and the good of His people.
When you trip and fall and even fail on occasion, don’t despair. God is working in you and through you, even in your mistakes.
In our focus on the personal spiritual disciplines, we have said the two most important disciplines are the intake of the Word and prayer.
Paul David Tripp offers 12 gospel-centered leadership principles for both aspiring leaders and weathered pastors as they navigate the challenging waters of pastoral ministry.
“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; rebuke, correct, and encourage with great patience and teaching.”–2 Timothy 4:2
When should pastors confront? In this article, I will point to a biblical tension and a central strategy. In the next one, I suggest six specific questions pastors should ask themselves when deciding when to confront.
