A church must be operated “decently and in order” (I Corinthians 14:40). If this is to happen, then there must be administration. Church administration is that of managing the affairs of the church by working with and through people to get the work done. It is not a “one man … Continue reading
How A Pastor Can Be A Better Administrator
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Pastor, Is Your Church Balanced In It’s Purpose
In our society today, it is quite common to see the mainstream become a specialization. What was once a general repair shop for automobiles, has now become a muffler repair shop only. What was once considered a family practice, has now become a pediatrician’s office. There is nothing wrong with … Continue reading
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Pastor, You Have A Great Opportunity!
A friend of mine related a great axiom to me a few years ago that has not left me. He stated, “Life is a journey!” Though a very short proverb, it is a colorful thought. I would like to expand upon this thought by adding, “…full of opportunities!” I am … Continue reading
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Pastor, What Is Driving Your Ministry
Much can be learned about an institution by what motivates it to perform. The individual factors which drive the various departments and over all functions of the establishment can be quite interesting. Whether viewing the political landscape, college campuses, small businesses or local churches, one can gather what urges these … Continue reading
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Pastor, Who Controls The Church?
The local church is the visible, practical manifestation or representation of the Body of Christ on earth. With that stated, it is a serious matter to contemplate and to speak about. We find in the blessed pages of the New Testament Scripture how the church should be functioning so as … Continue reading
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Pastor, What Does The Ministry Mean To You
Do you remember that first day on your new job? You know what I mean. The great and fuzzy feeling about the new employer and the fact that you actually liked what you were doing! Do you also remember how it was, a month later, when the newness wore off? … Continue reading
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One Of A Pastor’s Greatest Needs
By Biblical definition a pastor is a leader. He is to lead others in the ways of God and in the will of God; even during the worst of times. Any man, who has ever been in a pastoral position, knows that this responsibility is a great weight and burden … Continue reading
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Pastor, Decisions You Make Have Eternal Consequences
I know for a fact that when we, as men of God, make most decisions, we do not think in the terms of “Eternal Consequences”. Regardless of our state of mind when making decisions, they do have ramifications that reach far into the future. Let us consider a few things … Continue reading
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8 Principles For Pastoral Leadership
Image by lumaxart via Flickr There is a famine in our land today, among God’s people, of solid leadership. Sure, you can fill a position in a local assembly, but have you really gotten yourselves a godly leader? Every child of God needs to be a godly leader, and they … Continue reading
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10 Ways To Better Lead As A Pastor
Most pastors want to be a better leader. For me, it has become an obsession or sorts. I want to be the BEST pastor I can be. If I am to be a sharper tool in God’s omnipotent hand, then I must allow my Lord to whet the edge of … Continue reading
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Tips For Pastors When Seeking Advice
It has been said that all we need to grow as believers is our Bibles and the Holy Spirit. I agree with that statement, but we have also been given pastors and teachers, by God, to help instruct us along life’s pathway. Just as the members of your congregation need … Continue reading
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Pastor, What Is Driving Your Ministry
Much can be learned about an institution by what motivates it to perform. The individual factors which drive the various departments and over all functions of the establishment can be quite interesting. Whether viewing the political landscape, college campuses, small businesses or local churches, one can gather what urges these … Continue reading
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4 Necessary Ingredients To Exceptional Pastoral Leadership
Have you ever saw an appealing billboard advertisement that caused your mouth to water for that delicious T-BONE STEAK? I am sure you have. What if you went to the restaurant which advertised that steak and found the business to be shabby, run down, smelly from neglect, and providing awful … Continue reading
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3 Fold Biblical Remedy For Fear Of Failure In Ministry
Image via Wikipedia One of the greatest tools of Satan is fear. Make no mistake about it, he knows exactly how to capitalize on the slightest opening of fear in our lives as spiritual leaders. If someone tells to you that they never fear, then they are have told a … Continue reading
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Pastor, Is Your Church Balanced In It’s Purpose
In our society today, it is quite common to see the mainstream become a specialization. What was once a general repair shop for automobiles, has now become a muffler repair shop only. What was once considered a family practice, has now become a pediatrician’s office. There is nothing wrong with … Continue reading
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Pastors Can Lead Through Opposition!
There is a popular misconception among today’s Christians concerning their pastor’s popularity in the church and community. For some strange reason a pastor is supposed to be liked by everyone and have nobody at odds with him. This, however, could not be further from the truth! The very calling a … Continue reading
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Questions For Pastors When Being Forced Out
Image via Wikipedia I have not read any statistics on this lately, but I am sure that a vast majority, upwards of 90%, of pastors have faced the situation of being forced out of the church in which they pastor. It is never a pretty picture, and usually ends in … Continue reading
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Pastor, Are You Leaving Fingerprints Or Footprints
Recently, I was conversing with a fellow missionary about ministry philosophy. At one point in the conversation, I shared a principle, that I read somewhere, about leaving fingerprints or footprints. It has long been stated that missionaries in a foreign field must be sure to leave only their footprints behind … Continue reading
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10 Ways To Better Lead As A Pastor
Most pastors want to be a better leader. For me, it has become an obsession or sorts. I want to be the BEST pastor I can be. If I am to be a sharper tool in God’s omnipotent hand, then I must allow my Lord to whet the edge of … Continue reading
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Pastor, Keep It Simple
As of late, God has been dealing with me on several issues regarding the pastorate. I am currently in a unique situation being that we are starting a church from scratch. It is very challenging, and forcing me to go back to the early church’s simple and primitive roots. Simply … Continue reading
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