As a Pastor, You Need to Recruit, Empower, and Release
It is easier said than done, trust me, I know. But part of our calling as leaders is not to simply call people to…
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One Pastor Shares 4 Steps to Escaping Depression
My name is David. And I’m a pastor who deals with bouts of depression. I don’t write as one who is specialized in the…
Here Are 10 of the Greatest Leadership Questions to Ask
Have you ever heard the phrase, “There are no bad questions”? In leadership, this might be true. I have learned in my years of…
10 Reasons to Stick It out in a Tough Ministry
A student once asked me if I’ve ever thought about running from my ministry. Yes, I have, especially during the toughest times. Based on…
Overcoming Temptation in God’s Power
Temptation. This one word encompasses all of the greatest threats to a consistent and successful Christian walk. Let it be known that you cannot…
Pastors, May You Strive to Partner with the Holy Spirit
Dave Browning, in his book Deliberate Simplicity, said “The success of CTK is a credit to the genius of the Holy Spirit. We have…
3 Reasons Why Clergy Care Matters
At one point, I was a part-time youth and worship pastor, working a full-time job in a school system, and running a photography business….
From the First Scars to the Road to Healing: Thoughts from a Pastor’s Wife.
Years ago, Cat Stevens penned this line … “the first cut is the deepest,” which is completely true in so many aspects of life….
Anne Jackson on Forgiveness and Reconciliation
I never thought there was much difference between reconciliation and forgiveness. In my heart, it all kind of meant the same thing – letting…