One day every shepherd will give an accounting to the Chief Shepherd. May we be able to offer a good report from every stage.

The Holy Spirit works through the preaching of the Word to accomplish far more than a pastor will ever know, even in opposition.

It requires patience to lead a congregation to see itself as body, family, temple, and bride—not an optional religious organization to make them feel better about themselves.

Jesus calls us to delight in the mundane for his glory and to reflect his heart to serve. How does service reorder our lives?

Quite simply, we’re all grieved over church planters failing—not at planting, but at living holy lives, and thus faltering at finishing well and honoring Christ above all.

Who will pastor the pastors? Who helps the pastors maintain steadiness in walking with Christ? Who sharpens them when dulled? Who cares for them when hurting?

International mission work, by God’s providence, is no longer just international.

Be sure that a transition to a plurality of elders unites the congregation under God’s Word instead of dividing the congregation over opinions.

Good shepherding takes place in the steadiness of feeding, nurturing, caring, and watching out for the flock.

Nothing in seminary can quite get the young pastor completely ready for everything he will face in his first year.

Should I pause my expository preaching on holidays?