Dale Sellers: Stalled
Hope and Help for Pastors Who Thought They’d Be There By Now (David C Cook)
Tag: pastoral ministry
Ministry in Isolation: A Common Struggle for Pastors
Excerpted from 'Stalled' (David C Cook) discussing the common struggle of pastor isolation.
The 3 Pastor Voices of Every Pastor for Discipleship
Effective spiritual communicators use each pastor voice for long-term discipleship.
Why Many Pastors Are Considering Quitting
Six reasons why pastors are considering quitting due to burnout.
From Father to Son: Eugene Peterson’s First Letter to Eric
Excerpted FromLetters to a Young PastorBy Eric Peterson and Eugene Peterson Dear Eric, I cant tell you how pleased Ive been since you suggested that I write these letters to you, reflecting on our common pastoral calling. This first letter from Eugene Peterson is a heartfelt reflection. (Jan is too!) And Ive been writing and rewriting (in my head) this first one ever since your […]
The Joy and Crown of Pastoral Ministry
Excerpted FromBefore We ForgetEdited by Jonathon Woodyard and Nathan Millican First Thessalonians 1–3 is a passage that touches on the joys of pastoral ministry. Paul finds joy and fulfillment in the development of the Thessalonian church. Now, there is considerable debate about whether or not we can call an apostle like Paul a pastor, and … Continued
The Most Frightening Thing About Being a Pastor
Know what really scares me as a pastor? It’s that my words are going to cause people to take action. People will, based on a sermon, based on a tweet, based on an interaction, or a counseling session decide things about their future based on my advice based on how I explain the wisdom of … Continued
11 Things About Being a Pastor I Learned the Hard Way
The foibles and lessons of my early years as a pastor
Why Pastors Leave When They Succeed
Four reasons pastors give for leaving their churches on the heels of a major victory.
How Scholars and Pastors Can Achieve Balancing Head and Heart
Pastor-scholars and scholar-pastors must not forget our center when balancing head and heart.
