From a post by Geoffrey Kirkland about pastoral burnout, its causes and cure. Since the pastor’s task is utterly impossible in the strength of the flesh, how does a saved sinner, a weak man at best, take up this task and perform it well for the glory of the Savior? Experts and statisticians provide a …
Helpful diagnostic questions from Kent Hughes: (you can watch this, or read the transcript below) Was I True to the Word? We should begin with a warning, a caveat. You actually can’t tell how effective a sermon was by the response you receive. People could say to you, “That was a wonderful sermon,” and really …
This post from The Christward Collective observes that, in 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6, Paul outlines what a pastoral ministry should not be before outlining its positive character in verses 7-12. So, here is what ministry should not be; areas that need to be guarded against lest a pastor go off the rails: First, Paul speaks of …
Peter Adam provides succinct and helpful advice about preparing to lead congregational prayers of intercession. (asking for things / or about situations) Pray Global Prayers, Not Just for The Congregation’s Needs While it is good to pray for local needs, make sure that you pray big prayers as well. Let your prayers be as global …
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