What should be the content of a pastor’s reputation?
Bill Gaither once discovered the power of a reputation he hadn’t even earned. In his book, I Almost Missed The Sunset, Bill Gaither writes: Gloria and I […]
26
Aug
2025
Blog Tag
Leadership
25
Aug
2025
The real daily concerns of a pastor …
A pastor’s greatest concern is not what the world often thinks it is. When many people think of a pastor’s daily life, they probably imagine things like […]
20
Aug
2025
A SFC Resource: A synthesis of research for understanding the church, it’s leadership, and Christians …
The information age has provided us with an unprecedented flood of data. Every week, it seems, another organization releases a new survey or study about the state […]
24
Jun
2025
Getting to know the modern bi-vocational pastor …
The sound of a welding torch. The murmur of a hospital corridor. The quiet click of a laptop in a classroom or the roar of a delivery […]
17
Jun
2025
“Who’s Who in the Kingdom of God” is not an award …
On multiple occasions I’ve seen the prestigious plaques hanging in different minister’s offices, and read in their bios how they had been named “Who’s Who in America” […]
07
May
2025
How church leaders are discipling people into half-hearted faith …
Somewhere along the way, in a culture increasingly allergic to discomfort, many church leaders began assuming that the best way to help people follow Jesus was to […]
19
Mar
2025
Elders need to focus on shepherding and let deacons do their work …
Have you ever observed church elders spending more time on building maintenance or financial reports than on prayer and the study of God’s Word? Or perhaps you’ve […]
17
Mar
2025
What do some pastors most dislike about their job? Shepherding …
There’s a troubling confession I hear from pastors more often than you’d expect: I don’t like shepherding. Not I don’t like preaching, not I don’t like leading, […]
13
Mar
2025
When delegation isn’t an option, here’s how to handle the overload …
Leadership advice in both business and ministry often emphasizes the importance of delegation. “If you’re overwhelmed, delegate!” is a common refrain, and it’s not without merit — […]
12
Mar
2025
Standing strong in ministry when you’re tempted to walk away …
Ministry is not for the faint of heart. The weight of shepherding a congregation, standing for truth in a wavering culture, and laboring for the spiritual well-being […]