“The church of the future is going to have to simplify. We’re not going to be able to rely on giving as much to support a staff of 15 pastors. We’re going to have to know what we are about – preaching and teaching the word of God, inviting everyone..
If there’s one overarching aim Crisp has developed in 19 years as a pastor’s spouse, it’s authenticity – for her family life and her own spiritual development.
“I love learning; and I love serving those who love learning. So, I see my job as basically finding ways to connect Houghton College with those who have the same love and longing for learning,” Schenck said.
“More than any one time gift or note, the most encouraging thing to do for your pastor is to just show up on a regular basis and help create an overall healthy culture in your church,” says Rev. Mike Cline, senior pastor at Mountain View Church.
We are in danger of not leading ourselves, our families, or our congregations well if we do not intentionally take the time to listen to God’s voice.
In the midst of church planting Jordan talks about the Truth of who God is.
Friends, if you’re in a season of hurting- let me join you in praying that you’ll let Him lead you through. That you’ll choose to fight, and that you’ll keep your eyes on Him. He’s shaping you along the way.
A healthy pastor will seek to cultivate and maintain ongoing connection with others including other pastors.
Without empathy, we will be unable to relate effectively to those to whom we are called to love and minister.
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your spiritual life is to start exercising.
Taking action to provide for both our family and ourselves is an act of love, not a lack of faith
As a pastor, you know how important your emotional vitality is to ministry. Take 5 minutes to consider the following suggestions of how you can establish and maintain boundaries to protect your own emotional health and sense of well-being.
Here are 5 things you can do beginning today to take care of your body.
Here are five suggestions that can help you stay ahead of the curve and position yourself for longevity in ministry.
Take 5 minutes to read and think about how God might be speaking to you right now.
Pastoral ministry requires the ability to withstand the emotional stresses of life and be “present” and empathetic to others.
Few areas in our lives are as sensitive as personal finances. Finances are often a great source of stress for clergy. Yet no matter how much or how little we earn, we are responsible to be good stewards of what the Lord provides
