Pastoring
How should you deal with a bad statement of faith, church covenant, or church constitution that you inherit in a new pastorate?
9MarksIt depends on your circumstances. But here are four different tactics that you might find helpful.
What should an installation service seek to accomplish?
9MarksIn a nutshell, an installation service should clarify and underscore the responsibility the pastor has toward the church and the responsibility the church has toward the pastor.
What are some practical ways for a new pastor to get to know his church and its community?
9MarksWhat are the most important things for a young pastor to do?
9MarksHow can a pastor wisely shepherd his church toward the ability to practice church discipline?
9MarksAre regular devotions important for a pastor?
9MarksJesus himself withdrew from ministering to huge crowds so that he could pray alone (Luke 5:12-16). The apostle Paul made time to pray for churches near and far (Rom. 1:9-10, 1 Cor. 1:4, Eph. 1:16, Phil. 1:4, Col. 1:3). But in case the examples of Jesus and Paul aren’t enough, here are a few more reasons why pastors should spend daily, personal time in the Word and prayer.
What are some practical ways for a pastor to love his children?
9MarksWhat are some practical ways for a pastor to love his wife?
9MarksWhat are some practical ways for a pastor to love his family?
9MarksWhat are some practical ways a pastor can train younger men for ministry?
9MarksWhy should pastors personally disciple men who are potential church leaders?
9MarksPractically speaking, how can a pastor plan services?
9MarksWhen planning services, each pastor should do whatever works best for himself. That said, here is the broad outline of how one pastor does it (Mark Dever, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC).
What’s the goal of service planning?
9MarksThe goal of service planning is to craft a unified service that clearly communicates the gospel, makes the sermon the centerpiece of the service, and impresses people with the glory of God.
Why should a pastor or elder plan church services?
9MarksA pastor or elder should generally plan church services because the whole service is part of the teaching ministry of the church, which is entrusted to the elders (1 Tim. 3:2; 1 Thess. 5:12-13).