Join or Login
Join or Login
Alex D. Montoya is the senior pastor at First Fundamental Bible Church in Whittier, Calif. He is the author of the book, Preaching with a Passion.
A pastor takes a walk in the forest considering criticism.
Faith & Evangelism

How to Handle Sermon Criticism

Although it is not always welcome, criticism of our sermons can make us better preachers for the glory of God and the good of His people.
Alex Montoya
•
a pastor sits outside by a pond, holding a Bible and considering his calling
Engaging the Culture

Advice for Young Pastors in the First Five Years of Ministry (Part 2)

Pastor Alex D. Montoya addresses the last three of the five key instructions that Paul gave to Timothy in ministry: make sure of your calling to the ministry, show progress
Alex Montoya
•
view behind the pulpit of an empty church
Faith & Evangelism

Advice for Young Pastors in the First Five Years of Ministry (Part 1)

Knowing how to navigate the first years of ministry is exceedingly important. For new young pastors, this can be a make or break time. Let us look at the five
Alex Montoya
•
husband and wife lovingly holding hands as they commit to each other for life, depicting what Jesus said about marriage.
Marriage

What Did Jesus Say About Marriage?

The Church must faithfully, unashamedly, and boldly stand on what Jesus said about marriage. Our churches need to hear this, the world we live in needs to hear this, and
Alex Montoya
•
man preaching a book of the Bible
Faith & Evangelism

Preaching a Book of the Bible

Preaching through books of the Bible, called expository preaching, is a great way to teach Scripture as well as build up the Body of Christ (Acts 20:20, 27; 2 Timothy
Alex Montoya
•
Man enjoying the joys of pastoring
Faith & Evangelism

6 Joys of Pastoring

Pastoral ministry is hard work with many hardships, disappointments, and reasons to quit. It is easy to get caught up with all the negativity in ministry. However, pastors experience certain
Alex Montoya
•
An open Bible sits on a pulpit at the front of a church, pews in the background, symbolizing preaching that contains sermon illustrations that connect with the audience.
Faith & Evangelism

Using Illustration in Sermons

Clarity in preaching is very important. Illustrations can help provide understanding and explain the truths revealed in Scripture.
Alex Montoya
•
man preparing sermon
Faith & Evangelism

How Much Time Should a Pastor Spend on a Sermon?

How much time should a pastor spend on sermon preparation? Some say it takes a lifetime to prepare a sermon, while others suggest a pastor should sped no less than
Alex Montoya
•
a pastor stands next to a lake with his bible open and pine trees in the background
Faith & Evangelism

Seven Directives for Effective Ministry

Success, as measured by God, is faithfulness (I Corinthians 4:2), and we can be faithful to these seven directives of ministry. Only as we are faithful to these seven directives
Alex Montoya
•
praying hands over an open Bible
Faith & Evangelism

Overcoming the Tyranny of the Sermon

The stress of sermon preparation and delivery is something every faithful pastor faces and must learn to overcome if he is to endure in ministry and maintain his joy and
Alex Montoya
•
A photo of two rings, one sitting halfway on top of the other on a page from the Bible.
Marriage

How Churches Can Honor God’s Marriage Design

The church must see itself as a safety net to help God’s people honor marriage and raise children in the nurture and discipline of the Lord.
Alex Montoya
•
An open Bible and a coffee mug sit on a table as sunlight floods in from the window.
Faith & Evangelism

Sermon Preparation for the Coming Year

Pastors can benefit from looking ahead at the coming year and deciding what emphasis we would like to make in our preaching schedule.
Alex Montoya
•
My Account

JOIN FOR FREE TO GET 50% OFF THE FOCUS STORE

Plus, unlock access to exclusive resources like PastorU, TFP Originals, and Small Group Studies and many more.

JOIN TODAY

*Discount automatically applies at checkout