Feeling insignificant? I am writing this to you. You may be a preacher or a minister in some role in a remote area. Or, you may be in an urban area but you feel alone and isolated. There are days when you ache with loneliness. To make matters worse, some of your minister friends talk… Continue reading When You Feel Insignificant
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Ministry Inside.139
On Thursdays, I generally write a post for church leaders. Much of the time, however, this is applicable to Christians in general. I have done many funerals. These funerals have been for infants, older people, and all ages in between. I done funerals for those who died after a slow, lingering illness. I have… Continue reading Ministry Inside.139
Do You Know a Happy Preacher?
The following are ten characteristics of happy preachers. Do you know a happy preacher? Are you this kind of preacher? 1. Happy preachers manage themselves. Too many people are preoccupied with what others might think, how others might act, and what others might do. It is far better to learn to manage yourself. 2. Happy… Continue reading Do You Know a Happy Preacher?
Competition in Ministry … Yes or No?
Summers used to be about baseball, swimming and riding bikes under the hot Texas sun. Those are my memories of growing up in Dallas. In those days, the evenings were spent playing baseball on the field right behind our house. What I remember was the competition each evening. No matter how the teams were chosen,… Continue reading Competition in Ministry … Yes or No?
What Has Pushed You to the Edge?
Lots of people are discouraged. Have you noticed? Lots of church leaders are discouraged. Regardless of the ministry in which you are engaged, there is a likelihood that sooner or later you will become discouraged. The following are some reasons that may sound familiar. I have experienced a few of these. I have seen the… Continue reading What Has Pushed You to the Edge?
Ministry Inside.110
Have you been tempted to quit? Many of us have considered quitting at one time or another. After all, serving in a ministry role can be very, very difficult. In fact, there may be times that are so grueling you may wonder what you got yourself into. Why would a minister and his family consider… Continue reading Ministry Inside.110
Ministry Inside.110
Have you been tempted to quit? Many of us have considered quitting at one time or another. After all, serving in a ministry role can be very, very difficult. In fact, there may be times that are so grueling you may wonder what you got yourself into. Why would a minister and his family consider… Continue reading Ministry Inside.110
Harding Seminar
Since last Thursday, I have been teaching a Doctor of Ministry seminar at Harding School of Theology (Memphis). The course is entitled “Connecting Preaching with the Congregation.” I have been co-teaching this seminar with Chris Altrock, who preaches for the Highland Street Church of Christ in Memphis. In this class are some wonderful students, all… Continue reading Harding Seminar
Harding Seminar
Since last Thursday, I have been teaching a Doctor of Ministry seminar at Harding School of Theology (Memphis). The course is entitled “Connecting Preaching with the Congregation.” I have been co-teaching this seminar with Chris Altrock, who preaches for the Highland Street Church of Christ in Memphis. In this class are some wonderful students, all… Continue reading Harding Seminar
Ministry Inside.104
As a young man, he was a gifted and popular minister. I had seen pictures of this man when he was a younger minister. He looked handsome and confident in those early years. He preached for a large congregation and became quite popular as a minister. Then there was an affair, followed by a second… Continue reading Ministry Inside.104