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Category Archives: Life of a pastor
Preparing new leaders for helping others
How can we protect new leaders from learning too much by trial and error?
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A closer look at accountability
What is accountability and how should we practice it in the local church? Is everyone accountable in the same way? Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, attitudes of unity, Church, Church discipline, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Elders, elders in the Church, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastors, Unity, Wisdom
Tagged Accountability in the Church, How to practice accountability?, What is accoutability?
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5 warnings about leadership
Carefully consider 5 possible causes behind misdirected leadership. Continue reading
Why I love the Church (2)
Our love for God compels us to commit to a particular local church, not just out of faithfulness to tradition, but in love and devotion to our Lord who promised, “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18).
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Why I love the Church
Is it possible to love the Lord without loving the Church? Continue reading
Posted in Call to ministry, Calling, Christian life, Christianity, Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Church Planting, Elders, elders in the Church, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastors
Tagged do i need to go to church, Finding a good church, God's plan for the Church, Local Church, Pastors, purpose of the church, why church
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A word to Christian leaders and counselors
It would be impossible to adequately prepare young leaders for handling the many issues encountered in ministry today. Continue reading
Posted in Call to ministry, Christian Counselor, Christian worldview, Church Leadership, Coaching, Counseling, Elders, elders in the Church, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastors, Qualifications for leadership, Wisdom
Tagged advice for new pastors, Christian counseling, Counseling, Counselors, new pastors, training for counselors, young leaders
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Is pastor appreciation month a good idea?
Church members are clearly commanded to show appreciation for their pastors. And the whole Church suffers when the people fail to honor their leaders. But are special times for appreciation helpful? Could such times do more harm than good? Continue reading
