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Pastors
3 Encouraging Truths About the Presence of God
If God’s desire to be present with His people is such a significant storyline in Scripture, how does that translate to our story today? Read More »
3 Reasons Church Leaders Should Be Leery of Social Media Fame
Our world system bases greatness on how much power, success, money, and influence one has. Yet, the question for every Christian should be: “What does God desire of me in His kingdom?” Read More »
Pastor, You Have Permission to Sleep
When we sleep, we place all of our important work in His hands–and we trust Him with that work. It is almost as if every night is a miniature Sabbath. Read More »
How a Right Understanding of the Pastorate Can Transform Your Ministry
If we understand our role as pastors the way Paul did, this will transform the way we preach and minister to those in our congregation and communities. Read More »
How Can Pastors Help Addicts?
Our stubborn love for addicts must be unilateral and unconditional. We need to expect great things from God, not from a struggling addict. Read More »
4 Tips for Praying in a Rural Church
Pray over your membership roll, pray through your upcoming text, pray for folks living in the scattered houses you’ll pass by. But for crying out loud, pray! Read More »
5 Ways to Avoid Being a Pathologically Disappointed Pastor
The constant drive for bigger and better can be a great asset, but left unchecked, it will become a tremendous liability in ministry. Read More »
3 Things I Learned During a Trying Season of Marriage
We’re to have such an intimate relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ that everything else pales in comparison. Read More »
When Legacy Becomes a Lie
We’re on this earth to know and love God and know and love His people. That may mean we “leave a legacy,” but it may also mean we’re quickly forgotten. Read More »