Ryan Boys serves as the lead pastor of Green Pond Bible Chapel in Rockaway, NJ. He is the author of the forthcoming How to Preach Apocalyptic with Fontes Press.

Exegesis vs Eisegesis: What Are They?

“Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers” (1 Tim. 4:16 CSB).
Ryan Boys
Nov 18, 2025

Ministry Encouragement for the Fall Busy Season

Like our fall season, apparently the fall of 1768 in London was a busy one for pastor John Newton. In a letter to a fellow minister, Newton commented, “This has
Ryan Boys
Jul 29, 2025

Three Dangers of Seeking Praise as a Pastor

We preachers love praise—the love of adulation runs deep in our hearts. Man-pleasing is a complicated sin because it is a heart-level struggle. While the sinful pursuit of praise is
Ryan Boys
Jun 27, 2025

A Theology of Summer Rest for Pastors

Most in our churches will prioritize some kind of summer rest/vacation time, but will we? Here are three theological foundations for embracing and prioritizing summer rest as a pastor.
Ryan Boys
May 16, 2025

Preaching the Resurrection on Easter

Easter is when we focus especially on the resurrection of Jesus. If someone asks, “What will you preach on for Easter?” the answer should be obvious.
Ryan Boys
Apr 17, 2025

Expository Preaching Is Important

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you.” –Matthew 28:18-19
Ryan Boys
Apr 10, 2025

Recapturing Small Groups

Most churches have some form of small group ministry. We can recapture a biblical vision for small group ministry. We need clarity on discipleship to make the best use of
Ryan Boys
Jan 8, 2025

On Ministry Encouragement

Pastors need encouragement, and it is essential that we find it in the right place. If we chase encouragement through sin, we will only compound the issue. Thankfully, God designed
Ryan Boys
May 7, 2024

Five Ways for Pastors to Maintain a Healthy Family-Ministry Balance

Here are five ways pastors can maintain a healthy balance between family and ministry.
Ryan Boys
Apr 12, 2024

Why Young People Are Delaying Marriage and What to Do About It

If God designed marriage and clearly calls humans to pursue marriage, how can churches present and defend marriage in a culture leaning away from it?
Ryan Boys
Feb 8, 2024

Why Churches Must Partner with Seminaries in Pastoral Training

Churches and seminaries must partner together for the good of both institutions and the growth of the Kingdom.
Ryan Boys
Sep 29, 2023

How Can the Church Care for College-Aged Sheep?

In light of increasing secularization of our colleges, wow can churches be intentional in our care for college-aged sheep?
Ryan Boys
Jul 11, 2023