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
Several years ago, our family had an experience that reminded us of the power of prayer. It was a Monday morning and I was trying to get off to work when we discovered that the water wasn’t working in our home. To some of you, this probably sounds like a minor problem, but we felt pretty fragile at the time. Our young family had just … Continue reading The Power of Prayer
I had a great time being interviewed by my good friend Mitch Schultz on the Before You Quit podcast. Mitch also interviewed Steve Kerhoulas, who has been a pastor for over 40 years. You can find the episode here. Our topic was “what keeps pastors from quitting?” Last year, a study by the Barna Group found that 38 percent of Protestant pastors gave serious consideration … Continue reading Podcast Episode – What Keeps Pastors From Quitting?
Shepherd the Flock 