While you can’t control what happens after you resign as pastor from a church, you can control how you leave. This post offers 7 suggestions for how to leave well.
Category: Local Church Ministry
God calls every believer to serve in some way in the local church. However, He specifically calls some to leadership positions. These posts are meant to encourage and equip pastors and other ministry leaders as they serve the local church.
7 Suggestions for Planning Your Church Budget
This post offers 7 practical suggestions as you develop a financial plan to accomplish your church's mission.
The Pastor’s Job Description
Every church needs a written job description for their pastor. This post explains why that's the case as well as recommendations for what churches should and should not include in the document.
God’s Faithfulness After the Flood
After the historic Eastern Kentucky flooding, here are five ways I've witnessed God's faithfulness.
5 Bible Passages to Encourage the Weary Pastor
The pressures, challenges, frustrations, and demands of ministry can lead to exhaustion for pastors. Here are 5 biblical passages to encourage the weary pastor.
Pastoral Identity Theft
Pastoral identity theft occurs when pastors begin to allow their ministry to define their identity. They forget about who the are in Christ and begin to define themselves by what they do for Christ. It's a subtle temptation, but it has devastating consequences.
Emergency Pulpit Supply: 9 Proactive Options When the Pastor Can’t Preach
Emergencies can prevent the pastor from preaching at the last minute. This post offers 9 ways for the church to be prepared should the unexpected absence occur.
31 Days (& Ways) to Pray for Your Pastor
One of the best ways to support your pastor is to pray for him. This post provides a Daily Prayer Guide to pray for your pastor throughout Pastor Appreciation Month.
Dealing With Discussion Disruptors in Your Small Group
Every small group or Sunday school class includes individuals who make discussion more difficult. This post describes 3 Discussion Disruptors and how to deal with them.
Pastor, Don’t Be Afraid to Share Your Pulpit
Pastors sometimes invite others to preach in their church. This post lists 7 reasons why pastors should consider sharing their pulpit regularly.