This is a helpful and constructive post dealing with an area which does not receive a lot of deliberate instruction and advice. A Letter Written to Students Preparing for the Pastorate: On the Preparation of the Pastoral Prayer My Dear Students, I know that one of your primary concerns as you consider your calling to …

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Not complicated. Helpful. Quick. All it takes is email. It is a good question to ask, since the more common discussion (rightfully so) is, "How can your pastor minister to you?"  Well, for church members who appreciate your pastor and are wondering how you can regularly minister to him in a meaningful way–here it is: Send an email every …

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I’m wonderfully prayed for and encouraged here at mgpc. It’s not that everyone agrees with me, or won’t tell me when they don’t; but whatever the circumstances we share a common purpose which means our interactions are constructive. But I know that there are servants of the Gospel whose hearts will be heavy tonight with …

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