My preaching debut took place in February, 2004. I was invited to preach before the student body at our little Bible College on the Canadian prairies. In the moments before I went up to preach before roughly 800 of my fellow students, my heart was racing. As I looked down, I could see my lapel mike moving as my heart threatened to explode out of … Continue reading 6 Ways to Strengthen Your Preaching
We hate it. We run from it. But conflict is inevitable in the local church. Our experience, as well as the testimony of Scripture, confirm that when sinners mingle and rub shoulders, they won’t always see eye to eye. There will be fireworks among fellow believers from time to time. Consider the disagreement that took place between Paul and Barnabas. For years, they were a … Continue reading 6 Conflict Resolution Principles for Pastors
More pastors are taking sabbaticals than ever before. Sabbaticals generally last anywhere from 40 days to a year and afford the pastor a chance to step aside from his regular ministry duties for a time of rest, renewal, and reflection. Some take what might be called “emergency sabbaticals” due to unhealthy ministry patterns, fatigue, and burnout. Though not ideal, they are sometimes necessary. However, having … Continue reading 6 Reasons Pastors Should Consider a Sabbatical
Shepherd the Flock 