Eight Enemies of Pastoral Friendship
Biblical friendship is not a luxury for pastors. It is one of God’s ordinary means of sustaining us for long-term ministry.
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Finish the Race: Final Steps in the Transition to a Plurality of Elders
It is easy to get lost in wanting to lead out in change just so we can say we did it, or out of concern to our reputation. But our motivation for change should be to bring greater glory to God and greater health to his church.
We Were Waiting to Die: Suffering as a Missionary for the Sake of the Name
I am here to testify that God is with his people in the midst of their suffering. Jesus promised to be with his people to the end of the age (Matt. 28:20), and he is faithful.
Your People Need to Know the “Why” of Shifting to a Plurality of Elders
It seems the reason God gives pastors a job that is too big for one man is that he never intended for one man to do it alone!
How God Prepared Our Church for 9/11 Through Sermon Planning
The Lord can work his wisdom into our plans long before we realize how great our need will be or when it will arrive.
Mark Dever’s Remarks on the Sunday after 9/11
May God use these tragic events in our lives, and in the lives of those around us, to remind us of the brevity of this life, and the certainty of judgment.
Before Transitioning to a Plurality of Elders, Know Your Church’s History
To shepherd a flock well, we need to understand that flock, and part of doing that is understanding where they have been and the events that have shaped them.
Counsel for a Young Pastor of a Long-Established Congregation
For a young pastor, consistency becomes one of the primary ways to demonstrate that you are not there to disrupt for disruption’s sake, but to shepherd with care and conviction according to the Word of God.
Richard Baxter’s Advice to Pastors
If God threw down a proud angel from heaven, would he want a proud preacher in the pulpit?
Caring for Aging Parents
Every pastor’s parents are getting older and closer to the day when they will stand before the Lord.
Let the Point of Your Sermon Text Shape Your Church’s Corporate Prayers
Praying the point of the text means the congregation is hearing the passage not only through my voice as the preacher but also through the voices of other godly saints.
How Much of My Suffering Should I Share with My People?
Part of leadership is modeling how to trust God in suffering.
The Elements of Corporate Worship and Christian Discipleship
Scripture teaches us how to use our time together—how to “do church”—and each element of our services is designed by God to disciple you and to give you opportunities to disciple others in your church family.
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