Exploring the path to becoming a lead pastor requires honest self-reflection. Discovering needed areas of growth and understanding your motivations will help you to discern your readiness.
Three Styles of Effective Leadership and a Fourth Proposal
In over 20 years of vocational ministry, I have had the privilege of serving in a variety of roles, such as being the Dean of Ministries in an academic institution, a country director in an international ministry, and as a pastor in a local church. In these roles, I have served under leaders with very …
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Miracles, Healings, and Speaking in Tongues in the Book of Acts
The Sunday School class I teach has been studying the Book of Acts for several weeks now. Our class is designed to be an active learning space rather than a passive one. By that, I mean that our members are not expected to merely show up and listen to me teach. They are expected to …
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4 Reminders for Executive Pastors
Executive pastors bear the responsibilities that come with this biblical office. Here are some reminders to keep you focused in your ministry as an Executive Pastor.
4 Components to Look For in a Daily Quiet Time Resource
If you want to grow as a Christian, you must spend time studying the Word of God. There are no short-cuts, no substitutes, no getting around it. Hopefully you are already in the habit of spending time in God’s Word daily, or at least have the desire to begin. Finding a resource to guide that …
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Advantages of a Corporate Quiet Time Resource For Your Church
For several years our church has strived to be in the Word together. Of course, that is accomplished during our weekly worship service through preaching and in our small group studies. But we have also found value in our members using the same resource for our daily quiet times. The last couple of years we …
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Words of Encouragement for Those Serving in Associate (Second Chair) Roles
A couple of years ago, Dr. Chuck Lawless allowed me to share my thoughts on Second Chair roles on his blog. I am re-posting here with hope that it will continue to be an encouragement. Sometimes we mistakenly believe that those called to pastoral ministry should always have an end goal of landing a lead …
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Study. Do. Teach. 