Category Archives: Life of a pastor

Are you a wise and discerning person?

Posted on February 21, 2018 by

When I began ministry many years ago, a scene out of the life of Solomon greatly influenced me and became my prayer. Continue reading →

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Servant-leadership…but….

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

Jesus set the example of servant-leadership but be careful not to misunderstand what He intended. Continue reading →

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Preparing new leaders for helping others

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

How can we protect new leaders from learning too much by trial and error?
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A closer look at accountability

Posted on April 29, 2016 by

What is accountability and how should we practice it in the local church? Is everyone accountable in the same way? Continue reading →

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5 warnings about leadership

Posted on September 3, 2015 by

Carefully consider 5 possible causes behind misdirected leadership. Continue reading →

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Why I love the Church (2)

Posted on June 4, 2015 by

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

Posted on June 1, 2015 by

Is it possible to love the Lord without loving the Church? Continue reading →

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