As we age and continue our pastoral calling, we commonly experience a decline in our zeal for evangelism. To overcome these obstacles, we must recognize the issue and consciously resist sin, focus on our calling, evaluate our priorities, and be…

God has blessed us with many resources to endure adversity in ministry. One unique and under-appreciated source of encouragement is pastoral friendships. Such friendships are not easy to cultivate, but worth the investment. Here are six ways they foster longevity…

Every problem area or tough conversation in the church doesn’t need to work its way into your dinner conversation or car ride with your family. I discovered that four key questions can help filter whether any given situation, conversation, or…

Faithful preaching means much more than a verse-by-verse approach to preaching God’s Word. It takes on a depth and gravitas with every year spent in the trenches of pastoral ministry. We wrestle with God’s Word to properly wrestle with our…

This discipline of prayer builds a healthy foundation for humble responses when the challenges of pastoral ministry threaten our peace or provoke us to complain. Maintaining an attitude of thanksgiving expressed through constant prayer provides at least three benefits….

Pastors have the responsibility of caring for their church congregations but rarely receive the same care in return. The command of Acts 20:28 and its order is important — keep watch over yourself and then the flock of God. Keeping…

If you are a pastor, never forget the blessing and privilege of serving the Lord. There will be days, no doubt, when you want to throw in the towel, but don’t give up! As Paul writes, “I endure everything for…

“Tool” is an excellent word for men training to be pastors. As pastors, it is not our job to tell God what kind of “tool” we are. He calls and sends. Our job is to be ready and sharp for…

Pastor, is your wife weary and worn from ministry life? Does she feel the expectations of others creep up and squeeze the joy out of her? Here are three reminders to you, as a pastor, as you love and cherish…

To be a faithful pastor, you must prioritize your marriage. This means pursuing romance and intimacy with your wife, even if it comes at the expense of your service to the church….

In order to meet the challenges of today’s church, there are three key factors for church leadership to consider: the complexity of these challenges, the need for new leadership skills, and the importance of adapting to a changing context….

Charles Spurgeon worked hard to ensure that the membership rolls accurately reflected who was regularly attending by removing those who had left. What are some lessons we can learn for how to help members leave the church well?…