Solving the ordination problem alone will not solve the sexual abuse problem. But it’s a start.
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The Pendulum Swing Syndrome When Churches Get a New Pastor: Five Key Questions
Too many churches let the pendulum swing too far when seeking their next pastor.
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How Not to Compensate Your Pastor
I hear six very common negative themes about pastoral compensation. I wish they were not repeated, but they are. See if you have heard any of them.
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When You’re Called to Ministry Later in Life: Six Questions
It is an exciting time to be called into vocational ministry. It is an especially exciting time when it happens later in life.
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Mega Pastoral Vacancies in Megachurches
Boomer megachurch pastors are retiring. The number grows every month. And churches are having difficulty finding successors.
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Five Perspectives That Help Me Deal with Criticisms
As one who has received criticisms over the years, I want to share with you personally five perspectives that have helped me deal with them.
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Death by Church Meetings: Five Considerations
You might be surprised if you did an honest audit of your church meetings. And you might understand more fully why your members don’t have time to do real ministry.
Read MoreFive Reasons Why “We Pay the Bills” at This Church Is Such a Harmful Attitude
One of the most toxic statements a church member or group of church members can make is, “We pay the bills at this church.”
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Six Reasons Why Some Church Members Resist Growth
I have learned from countless pastors and members over the years why this seeming Great Commission disobedience is so pervasive in many churches. Here are six of the most common reasons.
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When a Pastor’s Friend Leaves the Church
Pastors, if this painful reality has happened to you, please know you are not alone. It is so much more commonplace than I would have ever imagined.
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