Tag: pastoral ministry

Planting Churches That Last: Study The Past

Ministry

The best car I ever owned was a ’72 Chrysler Valiant. My wife, Kimm, called it the “Wonder...
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Pastor, God Gets You

Ministry

I have always loved having the honor of preaching at a Good Friday service. During one particular Good Friday message, I made a passing...
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Redeeming ‘Whatever’ (Part 2)

Christian Life, Ministry

Part One “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is...
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Redeeming ‘Whatever” (Part 1)

Christian Life, Ministry

Part Two “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever...
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If You Want To Be A Leader, You’ve Got To Be A Reader

Ministry

You’re a pastor, aspiring pastor, or church planter, which means you’re busy. Not to go all DeYoung on you, but you’re “crazy...
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Leading and Learning From Past Mistakes

Ministry

As a teenager, my buddy fancied himself a hotshot skateboarder. Trying to do an ollie (a jump and board flip in midair) he landed badly and...
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Preacher’s Toolkit: What Role Does the Spirit Play in My Preaching?

Ministry

This article was original published on The Gospel Coalition. The moment arrives. Whispering a...
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Comforting Others: The Surprising Twist To Our Afflictions

Ministry

How does God create a person who is skilled in comforting others? We naturally think about DNA and dispositions. You’ve met them—those...
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How Long Should It Take Me to Prepare a Sermon?

Ministry

This is an easier question to ask than answer. It’s tempting to reply with the time-honored standard of “15 hours” and move merrily...
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A Prayer for Sojourn Network

Ministry

As an expression of unity and affection, the Sojourn Network board invited me to their Spring...
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