Mailbag #74: The Wisdom of Confronting an Older Pastor . . . Is It Biblical to Call Women “Ministers”? . . . How a Pastor Should Schedule His Week
By C. Humfrey, J. Leeman, P. Newton | 02.15.2019— One of our elders, a man far older in the faith than us, has begun to regularly preach poor sermons. How should we respond? — I’ve noticed some SBC churches give women on staff the title of “minister” in deliberate distinction from “pastor” or “elder.” Is this practice wise? — What are some principles for how a pastor should schedule his week?
Why Are Some Pastors So Dogmatic About Secondary Issues?
By Eric Bancroft | 02.08.2019Eric Bancroft, a pastor in Miami, talks about the importance of the fruit of the Spirit amid our disagreement with others.
Teach, Wait, Repeat: How Calvinism Fuels My Commitment to Congregationalism
By Sam Emadi | 9Marks Journal: Ecclesiology for Calvinists | 02.05.2019We’ll consider how our theology shapes our polity, how polity shapes ministry, and how ministry is fueled by our conception of God.
Five Marks of a Calvinist Pastor’s Ministry
By Aaron Menikoff | 9Marks Journal: Ecclesiology for Calvinists | 02.05.2019The last thing I want to do is imply one must embrace Calvinism to be a good pastor. Rather, in this article, I simply aim to reflect on how an affirmation of the doctrines of grace can spur a pastor on to greater degrees of faithfulness.
Calvinist Pastors and Non-Calvinist Churches: Candidating, Pastoring, and Moving On
By David Schrock | 9Marks Journal: Ecclesiology for Calvinists | 02.05.2019I want to share a few things that might be helpful for you—Calvinist pastor—if the Lord leads you to a church that doesn’t celebrate the doctrines of grace.
How Unconditional Election Sustains Pastoral Ministry
By Jeramie Rinne | 9Marks Journal: Ecclesiology for Calvinists | 02.05.2019The theological framework commonly called “Calvinism,” and the doctrine of unconditional election in particular, has profoundly shaped my understanding of success in ministry and sustained me through the toil of shepherding.
Book Review: How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge by Clay Scroggins
Review by Phil Newton | 01.11.2019While it is certain that Scroggins’ book will get wide readership, I think the book fits best outside of local church leadership structures.
Why and How Should Pastors Cultivate Contentment?
By Erik Raymond | 01.03.2019We grow in contentment through a long process in the university of Jesus.
Best Books for Pastors in 2018
By Alex Duke | 12.21.2018We asked pastors from around the world a simple question: what books did you read in 2018 that helped you be a better pastor?
Episode 69: On Pastoral Calling (with Brad Wheeler)
By B. Wheeler, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 12.18.2018How does a man discern whether he ought to pursue pastoral ministry?
Five Encouragements for Pastors Intimidated by Biblical Counseling
By Edward T. Welch | 12.17.2018While caring for those who are suffering, many pastors are tempted to feel overwhelmed and under-qualified. If that’s you, pastor, here are five things to remember.
The Pastor and Difficult Bioethical Decision Making
By Jeremy Meeks | 12.10.2018Here are eight maxims pastors ought to remember as they shepherd people through difficult bioethical decisions.
Book Review: Some Pastors and Teachers, by Sinclair Ferguson
Review by Mike McGregor | 11.30.2018This excellent new book could rightly be called “The Collected Works of Sinclair Ferguson on Pastoral Ministry.”
When A Pastor Commits Suicide
By Nathan Carter | 11.28.2018Yet another pastor committed suicide. But this time, he was my close friend. And so I keep asking myself: How can I make sense of this?
Book Review: Healthy Plurality = Durable Church, by Dave Harvey
Review by Aaron Menikoff | 11.21.2018This book isn’t a biblical defense for plural eldership. Rather, it’s a practical guide to assessing and improving the quality of your elder body.
