Practical Ethics in the Search Process
Both candidates and churches only occasionally in life find themselves actively in the search for God’s will for the next place...
Feb 14, 2023
Transition Tips for Retiring Pastors
The day will inevitably come when a man will no longer be able to serve as a senior pastor. Most pastors do not like to think of...
Feb 14, 2023
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
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
The Incredible Ministry of the Interim Pastor
When done right and well, the relationship between a pastor and his people is profound. The pastor serves as the voice of God...
Jun 4, 2020