Annual post: 30 Ways to Honor Your Pastor for Pastor Appreciation Month
I update and publish this list each year so you and your church can consider ways to show your gratitude to your pastor during…
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10/01/24 All the Nations
READING: One-year plan: Ecclesiastes 1-4, Galatians 3:1-26 Two-year plan: 2 Samuel 24, John 3:1-21 ——— God’s heart has always been for the nations. Paul…
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Tuesday’s Encouragement for Church Leaders and Laity
This past Sunday, I preached in a church in Ohio — the state in which I pastored for 14 years before becoming a seminary…
Read More09/30/24 Speaking Too Soon
READING: One-year plan: Proverbs 29-31, Galatians 2 Two-year plan: 2 Samuel 23, John 2:13-25 ——— I can recall far too many times when I…
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Spurgeon on “Depression of Spirit”: A Word to Pastors
Some time ago, I wrote a post on “Why Christian Leaders Struggle with Dark Nights of the Soul.” Today, I’m thinking of Charles Spurgeon’s…
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Today, pray for folks affected by the storm this past week–especially for pastors shepherding congregations through a disaster.
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A Word of Encouragement for Church Leaders for Today
1 Corinthians 10:31 “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” I need not say…
Read More09/27/24 All about Grace
READING: One-year plan: Proverbs 25-28, Galatians 1 Two-year plan: 2 Samuel 22, John 1:43-2:12 ———- The apostle Paul, his salvation story, and his ministry…
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10 Leadership Mistakes in Transitioning a Church
Leading toward lasting church growth is a challenging process filled with opportunities for missteps.
Read More09/26/24 My Heart will Rejoice
READING: One-year plan: Proverbs 22:17-24:34, 2 Corinthians 12-13 Two-year plan: 2 Samuel 20-21, John 1:29-42 ——— I am not a parent, but I’ve had…
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