If you are a Christian, there is a good chance you know someone in the midst of trial. If you are a pastor, that “chance” becomes almost a certainty. Perhaps you are going through your own “fiery trial” at the moment. As Don Carson puts it, “All we have to do is live long enough and we will suffer.” Pastors should always be preparing their … Continue reading How to Help Others Through Trials
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
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 