By Kim Butts Pastors are burning out at an alarming rate! As Christians, we should feel deep agony over this fact, especially since the main reason for it appears to be . . . us! The very Christians who comprise the congregations of pastors who are rapidly dropping out of ministry are most often the… [Read More…]
10 Things Your Pastor (probably) Won’t Tell You
So, here are 10 Things Your Pastor Probably Won’t Tell You. And they are right, I won’t tell you these things because I never complain about getting to do the greatest work in the world. Nonetheless, there are some truths below. These have been put together by the Vanderbloemen Group. This group consults with churches… [Read More…]
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The Problem of Pastoral Suicide
DISCLAIMER: My thoughts are not well-organized on this subject, and I hope you will forgive me if what I write is a “stream of consciousness” rambling on this issue. Furthermore, I am not by any stretch of the imagination an expert on this or any related subject. I am troubled by a subject… [Read More…]
The Tenderness of God
This week I will speak on, “Jesus on Mission to a Leper.” One of the things that impresses me about this encounter from Jesus’ life is his tenderness. In the ancient world, and today, no one touches a leper. Leprosy is a disease that has no cure and is highly contagious. Lepers were completely isolated… [Read More…]
The Bring Your Bible to School Day Faux Controversy
I thought you would like the opportunity to see two responses to the faux controversy over Drew Brees and his video urging participation in Focus on the Family’s “Bring Your Bible to School Day.” I hope theses pieces help you as you think through this current event. The first reponse is from Jim Daly, President of… [Read More…]
Send Your Roots Down Deep
Please consider these wise words from Joni Eareckson Tada, taken from her book, A Spectacle of Glory: But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when… [Read More…]
The Real Power in Ministry
What is it that provides real power in ministry? It is possible for us to be fooled into thinking that the power comes from our knowledge, our wisdom, our skill, our strength, our eloquence, our creativity, even our personal charm. May I give you a hint? That’s not it. In fact, we come to… [Read More…]
Sound Advice
I was reading an article by J. Lee Grady entitled, “An Open Letter to Young Leaders.” The more I read, there more I realized that the letter was filled with sage advice, not only for leaders, but really for anyone who wants to be a fully devoted follower of Christ. I think it is more… [Read More…]