Pastoral Leadership

When to Speak Out? A Pastor’s Engagement with Current Issues

From the book: “To be able to bring them the one thing needful when all other things fade away, there’s nothing quite like it. To have something to give when everyone else stands by helplessly, to be able to say something of eternal significance when all other speech, however well-intended, rings hollow on the ear—this is an experience that humbles every pastor.” - Challies

“Love the people of God where they are, no matter how weird they may be.” - Strange Tales from the Pulpit Supply Circuit

And Now, the Star of the Show….

“We have not been producing enough young leaders to fill the gap and I think I know some of the reasons why.” - Proclaim & Defend

5 Types of Pastors Who Bungle Abuse in the Church

“We’ve all heard, and perhaps shared, these ‘staggering’ scary stats about pastors who leave the ministry every month. The truth is sometimes worse than myth, but fortunately not in this case.” - Facts & Trends

“He preached one of the first messages at Red Hill, which was a mission of Vine Grove Baptist. He was called as its first pastor in July 1950.” - BPNews

“For starters, there’s oversharing. We’re hardly meant, as ambassadors of Christ, to talk about ourselves all the time. Also, not everyone in the church needs to know about everything you struggle with.” - TGC

“There is obviously much to be learned from both successful CEOs and also great generals, but both models can quickly become toxic. When either becomes the primary model for Christian leadership, is it any wonder that domineering pastors result?” - Christian Leaders