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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)....

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,...

Evaluating Prospective Pastoral Candidates: Practical Advice
Character Consistent Christlike character is essential for ministry effectiveness. The qualifications for the pastor in 1...