Tag Archives: Elders

After 36 years as a pastor

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Consider what is perhaps the most important lesson for a Church leader. Continue reading →

Posted in Church Leadership, Elders, elders in the Church, Emerging Leaders, God's power, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastors, Prayer, Qualifications for leadership | Tagged church leaders, Elders, Leadership, Ministry, Pastors | Leave a comment

3 things to remember before condemning another

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

These three warnings take the conversation to the highest possible level. Continue reading →

Posted in attitudes of unity, Church Leadership, Church membership, Debatable Matters, elders in the Church, Final judgment, Judging others, Judgment seat of Christ, Legalism, Local Church, Unity | Tagged Elders, Judging others, legalism, Pastors, unity in church | Leave a comment

5 warnings about leadership

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

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

Posted in Church growth, Church Leadership, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Pastors | Tagged choosing a pastor, church leaders, dangers in leadership, Elders, how to find good leaders, Pastors | Leave a comment

Another urgent question for the Church

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

How can we proclaim and celebrate a gospel of grace and forgiveness while enforcing standards of morality — without becoming… Continue reading →

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Urgent question for the Church

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

“Is it possible to be so casual about what it means to belong to a Church that belonging loses its effectiveness and removal becomes irrelevant?” Continue reading →

Posted in Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Elders, Local Church, Pastors | Tagged church leadership, Church Membership, Elders, Local Church, Pastors | 2 Comments

Church life that is hard to find

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Word had reached Paul about a serious problem in the Church in Corinth. His response reveals amazing truths about what it really means to be the Church that Christ is building. Continue reading →

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Four essentials to a thriving Church

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

I commit myself to God and to the fellow-members of my local Church to do the following: Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Call to ministry, Christian life, Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Conflict, covenant of membership, Elders, Local Church, Pastors, Unity | Tagged church leaders, Elders, Leadership, Local Church, Membership covenant, Pastors, Unity in the Church | 2 Comments

What pastoral care looks like

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

An illustration of what many people do not know about pastoral ministry in the local Church. What you see is not always the whole picture. A lot of hard work happens behind the scenes in leadership. This illustrates efforts to care for people in a way that truly helps them. Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Elders, Fellowship, Leadership, Pastors, Wisdom | Tagged compassion, Elders, help that really helps, local church leadership, Pastors, True care | Leave a comment

Is pastor appreciation month a good idea?

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

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 →

Posted in Call to ministry, Church Leadership, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastor Appreciation Month, Pastors | Tagged church leaders, Church members, Elders, Leaders, Leadership, Pastor Appreciation Month, Pastors | 1 Comment

Confession of a senior pastor

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Although I cannot be directly involved in all the areas of need and with each person, I am grateful to minister through others as they reach out. My fellow leaders do a great job keeping me informed about important needs and other areas of ministry as we pray together for the Church. Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Elders, Leadership, Pastors | Tagged church leaders, Elders, Leaders, longevity of ministry, senior pastors | Leave a comment