I recently picked up an old friend. “The Life and Diary of David Brainerd” had sat on my shelf for far too long and it was time for another read. Like previous encounters, it did not disappoint. It’s a total gem. David Brainerd (1718-1747) was an early American missionary whose short life has inspired Christian’s for generations. Reading Brainerd reminds me what ministry is all … Continue reading True Success in Ministry
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
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 