At the 9Marks blog, Aaron Menikoff commends a model of pastoral presence which he calls thick-skinned and tender-hearted. It speaks of resiliently and patiently bearing with people with loving character. This guards against the burnout that can come from impatient over-sensitivity. His conclusion: Let’s work hard to avoid such pitfalls. The members of our church …
Ministry is not the hardest thing anyone can do. But it has a unique character; and a particular aspect of that character needs a particular awareness in order to go the long-term. From Jeff Robinson at Crossway blog. Jesus said it best in John 15:5: Apart from me you can do nothing. As a pastor, …
Kevin DeYoung reflects on Second Corinthians 11:28 “apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my anxiety for all the churches.” Pastoral life brings what Paul characterises as “anxiety,” and DeYoung is at pains (as is Paul) not to be seeking pity, or to make out that this anxiety is worse …
9Marks has an article written by Ron Pracht, who has served one church for 45 years, 25 years of those as pastor. In the article Pracht lists the benefits and negatives of a long-term pastorate. Here are a few of the ‘benefit’ points that resonated with my experience: Trust grows stronger every year you stay. …
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