Men gravitate towards videos and images, while reading less today. Of course, they are not alone, but this trend seems to be more pronounced in men. How do we counter this? There are ways you can encourage more substantive reading among men in your church. Constantly point men to the Bible While there are plenty of good books in print, there is one book that all … Continue reading 3 Simple Ways to Encourage Guys to Read More
Marriage is a gift of God. “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord” (Proverbs 18:22). When a couple decides to tie the knot, we should celebrate and rejoice with them. As Christians, we always want to elevate the beauty and goodness of marriage. But there is another side to this. Divorce stats are not particularly encouraging. … Continue reading Pre-Marital Counseling Topics for Pastors
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
Shepherd the Flock 