I failed last night. This wasn’t the first time I’d failed, in general, but it was the first time I’d failed at speaking at church in a long time. Or at the least, the first time I’d fully failed. There have been plenty of times when I put the microphone down and think to myself, […]
The Angry Sheep
I’ve worked part-time as a minister for over ten years, and before that, I was (and still am) a pastor’s son. In my experience–limited thought it might be–I’ve met some angry Christians. Some are angry over something that has happened. This is understandable. Anyone and everyone can become angry and being angry is not a […]
Psalm for the Theologian
1 My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. 2 But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content. 3 Israel, put your hope […]
A Psalm for the Part-Time Pastors
“Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion, he who is the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 134:1-3 I know that the psalmist didn’t have […]
Ministry & Money: Fleecing the Sheep
I hate taking the offering at church. Of all of my pastoral responsibilities, it’s one of my absolute least favorites. Why is that? Because many people assume that preachers and the Church want more and more money and that the offering liturgy is nothing more than a salesman’s pitch. The truth is that the Church […]
The Church That Works
Quick Facts Written by former pastors and denominational leaders (Assemblies of God), Rich DuBose and Mel Surface, The Church That Works is a short, simple read about the proper authority structure for a church and her board. Author’s Big Idea God has called your pastor to your church as has given him a vision for […]