Ambition and a Future Target (Pt. 2)
Part One, Part Three A few years ago, I heard an interview with a Christian college professor....
Ambition in a Post Modern World (Pt. 1)
Part Two, Part Three My dad was a steelworker in Pittsburgh. So was his father and his grandfather and, well, you get the picture. I worked...
My Calling; Their Help
It’s easy to spot a church planter. Typically, it’s a man full of ambition, captivated by the call and risk to go not knowing what lays...
Are We Accidental Continuationists?
Charles Spurgeon’s first encounter with spiritual gifts came in a manner that seemed pretty...
Am I Next?: Reflections For Lead Pastors On The Latest Celebrity Tumble
I’m sitting in the Louisville airport reading a news release about the fall of another high-profile pastor. A week rarely passes without...
Zack Eswine talks The Imperfect Pastor
In this episode of the “Am I Called?” podcast, Dave talks to Dr. Zack Eswine, author, pastor of Riverside Church in Webster Groves,...
Ashley Madison, the Gospel and Facing Spectacular Failure
All failure lands hard. But there’s an exceptional type of failure – of the Ashley Madison...
Sam Allberry Talks Pastoral Ministry and Same-Sex Attraction
Sam Allberry is a wonderful gift to the church. Sam is the Associate Minister of St. Mary’s Church, Maidenhead, and the author of Is God...
Moving Toward A Merciful Ministry
I recently read that, since 1996, wealthy countries have forgiven nearly $110 billion dollars in debt from impoverished countries. Don’t...
When Training Men For Ministry, You Must Be Aware Of These Dangers
Coaching the next generation of pastors is critical for every generation that desires to see the...