Pastoring
Book Review: Pastoral Preaching, by Conrad Mbewe
Review by Tim Cantrell | 05.31.2017What a joy to see the African church finding its own voice through books such as this.
Episode 15: On How Quickly a Pastor Should Make Changes
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 05.24.2017It’s tempting for a new pastor to show up with a laundry list of problems that need to be fixed. But that approach almost never works.
Mailbag #62: How to Encourage Attendance at Members’ Meetings; The Relationship between Baptism & Church Membership
By Jonathan Leeman | 05.19.2017— Could you provide some wisdom for how to handle situations where members are consistently neglectful of attending members’ meetings? — I understand that baptism should precede church membership. But must membership always follow baptism?
Episode 14: How the “Senior Pastor” Relates to Other Pastors
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 05.16.2017If you’ve served in a church with a plurality of elders, then you’ve felt tension over questions about how the “senior” pastor relates to other pastors.
Episode 13: On Being a Word-Centered Church
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 05.09.2017How can I grow my church? If your answer doesn’t mention God’s Word, then you’re starting in the wrong place.
Nine Lessons for Pastors Facing Leadership Conflict
By Peter Hess | 05.08.2017Two years into our church plant, we faced our first major crisis. Here are nine takeaway lessons on dealing with church conflict.
Mailbag #61: Does God Want Some Churches to Die; A Question about a Non-Intimate Marriage
By Jonathan Leeman | 05.05.2017— Does God want some churches to die, regardless of how faithful the leaders are? — How would you counsel a couple where the husband views pornography because the wife has no interest in sexual relations, but is still upset by his actions?
No More Mr. Nice: Pastoral Reflections on Kindness
By Aaron Menikoff | 04.28.2017Kindness may be one of the most overlooked pieces of the fruit of the Spirit. But it shouldn’t be, for it takes us to the very heart of the gospel.
11 Reasons For A Weekly Service Review—And 4 Cautions Once You Start
By Jeff Lacine | 04.26.2017I’ve found a weekly service review to be one of the most effective tools in ministry for mentoring men and growing as a preacher.
Episode 10: Should A Church Reflect Its Surrounding Community?
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 04.18.2017Does your congregation look like the people who live around it? If not, does it matter? How important is it that a church reflects its surrounding community?
Pastors, Spend Time with Non-Pastors
By Garrett Kell | 04.13.2017Pastors, we must use some of our best time, energy, and resources training up plumbers, lawyers, teachers, and bankers.
Episode 9: On the Use and Abuse of Authority
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 04.10.2017Authority is God’s good and dangerous gift. Therefore, it’s important for pastors and church leaders to exercise their authority well, and in doing so image God.
Episode 8: What Makes a Good Pastor?
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 04.04.2017How do we know what makes a good pastor? Jonathan chats with Mark about what a pastor is, and what it means to take a pastoral approach to Christian ministry.
Episode 7: How to Leave Your Church Well
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 03.28.2017In this episode of Pastor’s Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman discuss how to think about leaving a church wisely.
Mailbag #57: Pastors’ Limited Authority; Nominating Elders Who Will Move Soon
By Jonathan Leeman | 03.24.2017—Do the Scriptures obligate believers to follow their pastor so long as what he commands is not contravened by Scripture? —Should we nominate someone as an elder who will be leaving the church soon? »
