You Want to Be a Pastor? Be Something Else First
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S.M. Hutchens writes at Mere Comments:
Pastors and sometimes ‘clergy’ in general
"The vast majority of pastors describe their church as theologically conservative and effective at disciple-making, but a minority of churchgoers has developed a biblical worldview. "
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The latest survey from the Barna Group offers a glimpse of how pastors percieve themselves.
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Mega-Ministry Is Amazing
Megachurches are astonishing. The size of their crowds, budgets, meeting places, and ministry lists are enough to cause many to be impressed even though they may not be in agreement with their doctrine and practices. Former shopping malls and sports arenas are now housing some of the world’s largest megachurches. Even in fundamental circles, the large ministries are the ones that are often paraded as the epitomes of spiritual success in ministerial training classes, conferences, and publications.
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"Preacher-brethren, the pulpit is no place for bedroom humor, vulgar slang, and borderline cuss words."
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The big orange truck steers out of the gutter.
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A Pastor's Wedding Horror Story!
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Mark Minnick - The SharperIron Interview | Part 1- "The Pastor and His Study"
Note: In anticipation of this interview, two free sermon series downloads have been released by Mount Calvary here.
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Death by Ministry
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Mark Driscoll with a sobering reminder for pastors.
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Power: Use or Abuse
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Kent Brandenburg on the exercise of Scriptural authority.
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How To Not Be An Eli
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Ken Fields gives pointers on proper priorities for pastors.
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