We Need A Divine Helping Hand

Playing the Pastoral perfection game usually leads to a miserably shallow ministry. Without intending to do so, many Pastors create a fantasy of who they are, what their church can be, and how important they are to the congregation. As a result, they take up permanent residency in their mind on Main Street in Make … [Read more…]

Facing Frailties Blunts Egotism

This tricky task of identifying and correcting weakness pays off with self-understanding and professional growth. Such an effort blasts an inflated ego and helps a Pastor see ministry through the eyes of those who live life at the front lines of contemporary life. Without such self-understanding it is incredibly easy for an ego-driven Pastor to … [Read more…]

Maintain A Hands-On Ministry

Efficient delegation is an important element of contemporary ministry; hands-on ministry is decreasing. Without question, a congregation is healthier spiritually when a Pastor shares ministry with church members. This useful trend means that empowering the laity increases their spiritual development, and more work gets done. However, all ministry cannot be delegated to others. No Pastor … [Read more…]