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Serving as a Second Man
Almost everyone gets started in church ministry by serving as a staff assistant under a senior pastor. That’s the way it should...
Feb 11, 2021
Preparing to Plant a Church
Ellen and I were in our mid-twenties when we were asked to consider planting a new church in North Carolina, about sixty miles...
Aug 20, 2020
The Coming Shortage of Christian Leaders: Facing the Facts, Finding the Way
Jesus put it bluntly: “the laborers are few.” He did not mince words. He challenged the disciples to face the facts and find...
Jun 4, 2020
God Places Pastors
How does God make His will and choice of a new pastor known to a church? Paul passionately addresses the Ephesian elders in Acts...
Jun 4, 2020
Is it Time to Change Ministries? A Checklist of Vital Questions
Spiritual Considerations – Is it the will of God for me to seek a change of ministry? Am I… Truly dedicated to Christ and...
Jun 4, 2020
Writing a Ministry Resume and Biographical Profile
Ministry Resume The approach in writing a resume for a ministry position is similar to writing a resume for a non-ministry...
Jun 4, 2020
The Pastoral Search
It may have been a long time since your church needed to search for a new pastor. Some lay leaders may have never been part of a...
Jun 4, 2020
A Portrait of the Pastor's Qualifications
I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9 God’s goal for His church is maturity in Christ both in belief and behavior (Ephesians 4:11-16)....
Jun 4, 2020
Effective Senior Pastor Transitions: A Brief Overview of Orderly Transition Options
Every church faces a season when the senior pastor leadership changes. The causes and circumstances vary from retirement,...
Jun 4, 2020
Evaluating Prospective Pastoral Candidates: Practical Advice
Character Consistent Christlike character is essential for ministry effectiveness. The qualifications for the pastor in 1...
Jun 4, 2020