Being Domineering as a Pastor Doesn’t Require Skill
It’s a passage that I’ve read on several occasions. But this time, a particular observation about the passage heightened my thinking on the subject.
Pastoral Ministry
Philosophy of Ministry Example
Not too long ago, I put some thoughts down on paper, or my laptop, on my philosophy of ministry. Really, it’s quite simple. And that’s intentional. I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel. Instead, I’m trying to be faithful by doing the same things that godly pastors have done through the centuries. My philosophy of …
Daddy’s at Work, Not Church
I believe I got the idea from R. Kent Hughes. Whenever I’m getting ready to go to a ministry function in the evening or whenever I’m leaving the door to head to our building to preach, we tell our kiddo: “daddy’s going to work.” We purposely use the word “work,” not the word “church.” Why? …
Why It’s Hard for Churches to Adjust to a New Pastor
In my latest article for The Gospel Coalition, I aim to help pastors adjust well to their new church. In this article, I aim to address why it may be hard for a church to adjust to a new pastor. Pastors, after all, sometimes speak about having a rough start in their new role. This …
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Pastor, Pay Careful Attention
One of my favorite Bible verses that deals with pastoral ministry is Acts 20:28: “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.” This verse is incredibly rich in meaning. There …
