Years ago, I read a book by the Puritan Richard Baxter (1615-1691) called The Reformed Pastor. This book challenged me in a number of ways, particularly in the area of pastoral visitation. Baxter writes, “We spend Monday and Tuesday, from morning almost to night, in the work, taking about fifteen or sixteen families in a week, that we may go through the parish in which … Continue reading 6 Tips for Pastoral Visitation
Every pastor has a blooper list. For me, this is the edited version. I could tell many more blooper stories. Though I can’t be faulted for all of these things, they did happen, and they were humbling to me. Continue reading Ministry Bloopers and the Lessons They Teach
An important aspect of pastoral ministry is that of visitation. Pastoral visitation will be done in a number of different contexts, but whatever the venue and whatever the situation, pastors need to be ready to minister the Word to those in need, especially when it comes to visiting and ministering to the sick. In his helpful book The Pastor’s Ministry, Brian Croft encourages pastors to … Continue reading Bible Verses for Pastoral Visitation
Shepherd the Flock 