7 Reasons US-Based Pastors Need to Lead Short-Term Training Overseas
Prior to COVID, I spent several weeks a year training believers overseas. I look forward to starting those journeys again not only because I…
Read MorePrior to COVID, I spent several weeks a year training believers overseas. I look forward to starting those journeys again not only because I…
Read MoreThe weekend’s coming—which means our churches will gather for worship. For some pastors, though, Sunday has become more a chore than a privilege. In…
Read MoreWhile preaching is arguably the greatest component of weekly ministry for the preacher, much of his communication will occur outside the pulpit when he…
Read MoreIn almost 25 years of studying churches in North America, never have I yet found an evangelistic church that was not led by a…
Read MoreSome years ago, I had a long-term veteran pastor in a Doctor of Ministry class. In the midst of our class discussions, he made…
Read MoreIn the past, I’ve written on 10 Reasons Church Members Don’t Trust Pastors and 10 Characteristics of Pastors I’ve Trusted. What I haven’t done is talk about…
Read MoreIt almost seems strange to me to write this post, for my early professors and mentors cautioned me against developing strong friendships in the…
Read MoreWhen I started my first pastorate 40+ years ago, I had no idea what kinds of information I wanted from the church – so…
Read MoreYesterday, I listed twelve things a church should know about its pastor. Here are my final twelve, and I invite you to add to…
Read MoreMy experience is that most churches want to love and follow their undershepherds as they walk together. At the same time, though, I fear…
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