I think long-tenures can be a solution to turn the church around in America, but staying is not always the answer. Pray for the courage to stay, but also be willing to pray for the courage to leave.
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A Christmas Story for Pastors
Pastor, if all you do during your Christmas services this year is show up and point people to Jesus, you have done your job well.
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10 Most Ridiculous Things Said to Pastors
While pastors should not serve for applause, it’s not that fun when our work is ignored or maligned. It helps to know we’re not alone.
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It’s Time to Put Up or Shut Up About Discipleship
Pastors, if we do not personally practice discipleship outside of our pulpits, then we are working against our own mission statements. People will pay more attention to our example than our pithy sermon outlines or mission statements.
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5 Ways to Respond When People Don’t Like You
Our mandate is to shepherd all of our people, not merely the ones who think we hung the moon. So how can you respond to others in your church?
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What Are You Saying by What You Are Wearing?
Somehow, some way, they need to know you are the preacher. What you wear matters. Give it some thought, pray about it, and consider what you are saying by what you are wearing.
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