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.

My Greatest Leadership Mistakes

Reflecting on my journey, I realized the profound impact of mentorship. Classroom learning wasn't enough; I was a rebel, determined to forge my own path. Looking back, I acknowledge my own leadership mistakes and the unique approach I took.

The Necessity of Hell

Let us not threaten lost people with the necessity of hell. The temptation to do that must be avoided at all costs.

Leading With Ministry Scars

Ministry scars. To one degree or another, everyone in the Lords service will bear scars from ministry sooner or later.

When To ACT PROMPTLY WHEN INSPIRED and When To Slow Down

When inspiration for a sermon or an article comes in the middle of the night, it must be recorded then or, count on it, you'll never remember it. Act promptly when inspired and keep a pad by the bedside.

Vital Aspects of Honesty in Prayer

Honesty in prayer is always best. If you dont feel like praying, tell Him that. Honesty in prayer allows you to admit fears or doubts. He who created you understands tiredness. He can take your admitting that in your prayer. We worship in Spirit and in truth.

You Are So Deeply Loved by God

Discover what God has done that forever makes you know how special you are and how deeply loved by God you truly are.

Being a Pastor Has Hardships

The worst part of pastoring isn't the hospitals, funerals, or administration, but rather the unseen hardships of being a pastor. Its not about attacks from the outside world or harassment from those picketing the church because the preacher is taking a stand on some issue from the pulpit. Its none of these things.

Take Time To Savor God’s Word

Reading the entire Bible in a year is like seeing Europe in a week: You will notice a lot of things you don’t see from ground level, but it’s no way to get to know a country.