David Mathis, Author at The Focused Pastor

David Mathis is senior teacher and executive editor for desiringGod.org and a pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is author of Workers for Your Joy: The Call of Christ on Christian Leaders and Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines.

Faith & Evangelism

How Do Pastors ‘Count It All Joy’?

Fickle and dynamic as it can be, some real measure of joy is critical in our calling as pastors. And we, of all people, have not been left without resources

David Mathis

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Mar 20, 2025

a pastor walks his dog and considers counting it all joy in ministry

Faith & Evangelism

How Do Pastors ‘Count It All Joy’?

Fickle and dynamic as it can be, some real measure of joy is critical in our calling as pastors. And we, of all people, have not been left without resources

David Mathis

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Oct 24, 2024