Years ago, I read a book by the Puritan Richard Baxter (1615-1691) called The Reformed Pastor. This book challenged me in a number of ways, particularly in the area of pastoral visitation. Baxter writes, “We spend Monday and Tuesday, from morning almost to night, in the work, taking about fifteen or sixteen families in a week, that we may go through the parish in which … Continue reading 6 Tips for Pastoral Visitation
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
I grew up in a church-going family, for which I am grateful. But if memory serves me well, what I often heard from the pulpit was only a “half gospel.” Yes, I heard a lot about “believing in Jesus” but little about sin and repentance and the righteousness of God. I don’t think I am alone in this. I recently had the opportunity to speak … Continue reading 7 Things You Must Know About Repentance
Shepherd the Flock 