Joe McKeever

Joe McKeever spent 42 years pastoring six Southern Baptist churches and has been writing and cartooning for religious publications for more than 40 years.

What If Good Friday Crucifixion Had Never Happened?

What if the Good Friday crucifixion had never happened? In short, we'd be hopeless.

How to Grow a Friendly Church Without Encouraging Cliques and Prevent Church Cliques

How do you keep the family spirit without becoming exclusive and prevent church cliques?

An Insidious Mindset of Selfishness in Church That Could Be the Death of Your Church

A pattern of thinking driven by selfishness in church that will keep you and/or your church from thriving.

The Best Preaching Advice for Pastors I’ve Received in a Lifetime

5 pieces of vital preaching advice for pastors I've never forgotten.

How to Make It as a Bi-Vocational Pastor: Essential Skills

Discover the essential skills a bi-vocational pastor needs to thrive in ministry and secular work.

Why the Importance of Community in Church is Needed in the Body of Christ

We were made for community, and the importance of community in church is illustrated by this story from Robert Caro's 'Working'.

Pastor, Don’t Stay Lonely

Loneliness is not a badge of honor or sign of godliness.

7 Reasons to Be Thankful for Adversity

A little conflict strengthens and prepares us in several ways.