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Christmas, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching and Teaching

6 Things to Remember in Your Christmas Sermon Preparation

When Advent rolls around each year, most pastors make a slight pivot in their preaching and sermon content. If they are preaching through a book of the Bible, that gets pushed aside for a few weeks in order to focus on the coming of Christ. There are unique challenges and temptations that must be navigated in preaching Christmas sermons, but there are also opportunities. Just … Continue reading 6 Things to Remember in Your Christmas Sermon Preparation

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Church, The Gospel

How to Help Others Through Trials

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

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Church, Pastoral Ministry

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

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