A pastor’s ministry is never just shaped by his experience, knowledge, and skill. It is also always shaped by the true condition of his heart. In fact, if his heart is not in the right place, knowledge and skill can make him dangerous. What makes a successful pastor? Paul Tripp offers some wise counsel: I …
T4G (Together For The Gospel) is like the San Diego Comicon of pastor’s conferences. Conducted every two years, the 2012 edition occurred last week. This page has links to various talks and panels. Here’s a bunch of talks embedded. David Platt’s talk is getting a lot of commendation. HT to Denny Burk for compiling this …
As I think about the five areas of emotional IQ described below, I can discern distinct personal weaknesses in the last two areas and some growth in the first three. I believe that it is possible to develop these qualities. (Otherwise I’d be a bit discouraged.) I think the first of these is a key …
How can a pastor (or anyone) maintain an attitude which is attuned to needs for growth and change and not simply become someone who is obsessed with what’s wrong and the shortcomings of others (and self). How can these qualities be developed among a team leadership? Good thoughts from the Leadership Freak blog. The line …
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