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...
Three Distortions That Can Destroy Your Ministry
There are certain things you can be absolutely sure of. The Cleveland Browns will always be the cellar dwellers of the AFC North. Rocky I...
The Path To Pastoral Ministry Is A Path Of Forgiveness
When a guy is drafted into the NFL, he is keenly aware that his future includes some serious pain. He knows the summer workouts will be hot...
When Honor Becomes Toxic
Toxic honor. You’ve seen it. I know I have. In fact I’ve done it. The public introductions that...