*Adapted from chapter 5 of Shepherds on Guard. Now available on Amazon. A little over a year ago, a friend of mine reached out wanting to have lunch. He is a fellow pastor serving down the road. Although he didn’t explain why he wanted to meet, something in his voice told me he really needed … Continue reading Don’t Neglect Your Family
What Acts 20:28 Teaches Us About Ministry
“Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood." Acts 20:28 *If you are interested in thinking more about Acts 20:28 and its implications for pastors, check out my new book, … Continue reading What Acts 20:28 Teaches Us About Ministry
5 Reasons You Should Preach/Teach through Ephesians
Over the past eight years, I have preached through twelve different books of the Bible. At the start of each new series through a book, I was sure it would be my favorite. I even loved our time in Obadiah, despite it only being twenty-one verses. But last year I preached through the book of … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Should Preach/Teach through Ephesians
Caring for Families When a Loved One Dies
Last week, I officiated another funeral. As I stood before family and friends gathered to remember their loved one, it was a painful reminder that death is a part of our world. No words can take away their sense of loss. As you spend time with families at the hospital, in their living rooms, at … Continue reading Caring for Families When a Loved One Dies
5 Simple Steps for Cultivating a Healthy Culture of Evangelism
Every pastor wants a healthy culture of evangelism in the church they lead. We long for our congregation to be burdened for the lost, eager to share the gospel, and convinced of the power of God to save everyone who believes. We desire worship services filled with baptisms and testimonies of God’s saving grace. But … Continue reading 5 Simple Steps for Cultivating a Healthy Culture of Evangelism