How Much Should a Pastor Tell His Wife?
This article was originally published on The Gospel Coalition. Every church leader has been there. We arrive home after an excruciating meeting with someone whose
A Call To Ministry Is A Call To Preach To The Lost
The gospel is for everyone, which means the summons to be a pastor doesn’t stop with the saved. So if you’re called to preach the
Getting To The Very Core Of Pastoral Ministry
Imagine that you want to purchase a new, sturdy, handcrafted kitchen table, assembled from the finest pieces of oak. You happen to live near an
A Prayer To Propel You Into The New Year
Whether you’re an established pastor or just beginning your exploration of pastoral calling, let this prayer from The Valley of Vision encourage you. — O Lord, Length
Lessons on Church Planting from the Prince of Preachers
A Majestic Vision Charles Spurgeon was crazy-busy on steroids. In addition to his duties as pastor of the massive Metropolitan Tabernacle Church, Spurgeon worked unrelentingly
Have Yourself A Subversive Little Christmas
It was January 22, 1984. If you were old enough to stay up and watch Super Bowl XVIII, you may remember the moment. During a
Will You Be Home for Christmas?
What comes to your mind when you hear the word, ‘home’? Is it a place you inhabit, or maybe a group of people? Perhaps it
Creating A Culture Of Sacrifice In Your Church
If you’ve ever had a physical, you’ll know there are certain benchmarks for determining health. Blood pressure, heart rate, weight, white blood cell count, reflexes
What Should You Do If You Feel Called To Ministry?
You have a desire to plant a church or be in pastoral ministry. You would even say you feel “called” to ministry. But it doesn’t appear
How Does A Pastor Find Called Men?
He’s out there. Sometimes he’s perceptive of the stirrings to preach, sometimes he’s clueless over the call upon his life. But he’s there. He