Talented Pastors and the Plurality Principle
Apple employees coined the term “reality distortion field” to describe Steve Jobs’s ability...
The Call To Suffering
What comes to your mind when you consider the call to pastoral ministry? Preaching God’s truth to a rapt audience? Delivering dazzling...
The Call From The Seminary To The Pulpit
Recently I received an email with an attention-grabbing question. It came from an influential seminary professor and supplied a backstory,...
I’m Done With Seminary…Now What?
The most difficult aspect of seminary had nothing to do with parsing verbs in the Greek subjunctive...
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...
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...
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...
How Does A Pastor Find Called Men?
Part Two He’s out there. Sometimes he’s perceptive of the stirrings to preach, sometimes he’s clueless over the call upon his...
You Can’t Get Into Ministry By Trying To Get Into Ministry
Most careers travel a traditional path to the top. Being a lawyer starts with getting a law degree. Then comes the Bar Exam, and if you...
Calling Question: How Do I Prepare My Heart to Preach?
For today’s “Calling Question”, Dave addresses the tension the preacher confronts each week...
