Celebrating 70 years in Ministry – Pastor Dave Lewis
When I became a pastor several years ago, I quickly realized that the dropout rate among pastors was high. Statistics vary, but in my own experience I have known several pastors who left the ministry for one reason or another. We lament over this, but we sometimes forget there are also pastors who have persevered for decades in ministry. My friend and mentor Dave Lewis … Continue reading Celebrating 70 years in Ministry – Pastor Dave Lewis
8 Billion Reasons to Celebrate
According to the United Nations, this past November (2022), the population of the world hit 8 billion. After taking thousands of years to cross the 1 billion plateau (reached in the early 1800’s) it took just 12 years for the world to grow from 6 to 7 billion people, and another 12 years to grow from 7 to 8 billion. Projections suggest that as population … Continue reading 8 Billion Reasons to Celebrate
6 Conflict Resolution Principles for Pastors
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
Shepherd the Flock 