Ellen and I were in our mid-twenties when we were asked to consider planting a new church in North Carolina, about sixty miles...

Jesus put it bluntly: “the laborers are few.” He did not mince words. He challenged the disciples to face the facts and find...

How does God make His will and choice of a new pastor known to a church? Paul passionately addresses the Ephesian elders in Acts...

Spiritual Considerations – Is it the will of God for me to seek a change of ministry? Am I… Truly dedicated to Christ and...

Ministry Resume The approach in writing a resume for a ministry position is similar to writing a resume for a non-ministry...

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...

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)....

Every church faces a season when the senior pastor leadership changes. The causes and circumstances vary from retirement,...

Character Consistent Christlike character is essential for ministry effectiveness. The qualifications for the pastor in 1...

When done right and well, the relationship between a pastor and his people is profound. The pastor serves as the voice of God...