4 steps to spiritual survival for bi-vocational pastors
All faithful pastors regularly feel pressed to their limits. Here’s how to thrive in your weakness.
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Why I read Proverbs every day
I plan to continue this practice for the rest of my life, for I never outgrow the need for the practical wisdom of this divinely-inspired book.
Why it’s not enough for your sermon to be truthful
Sermons must be accurate and eloquent. Pointing people to Christ through proclaiming the Scripture demands committed excellence in every way from every fiber of our being.
2 tips for using technology (without losing your soul)
Let’s power down, seek to connect with one another, and encourage each other to press on as we together proclaim the faith once for all delivered to the saints .
5 questions to ask before preaching any sermon
There are many more questions we could ask of our sermons, but these five get to the heart of biblical preaching.
8 reasons you need the Puritans more than you think
The Puritans can teach us how to suffer, serve, and lead with faithfulness.
Should a pastor use Greek and Hebrew in his sermon?
5 steps to using Greek and Hebrew in your sermons (without boring your church)
How to pursue self-control (without being a legalist)
To have self-control is to fight temptation and put sin to death. Not just one day, every day. Not just one hour, every hour.
Dealing with disappointment to the glory of God
Disappointment is a gauge of how a person perceives his life—what he believes about it and wants from it.
3 ways to misread the Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount may be the most well-known and most misunderstood sermon in all of history.
Can women be pastors or deacons?
Ten Bible books that you can read in less than 90 minutes
Even the most distraction-prone reader can (probably) muster up the patience to sit for 30 minutes. Reading longer books is harder, but brings greater rewards.
Your church can reach the nations without leaving the neighborhood
International mission work, by God’s providence, is no longer just international.
Jesus calls you to hate your family. Here’s why
Our Savior to calls us to love him supremely—even if it costs our lives. No matter what, it’s worth it.
Following Jesus Into the Desert
In the past five years, nearly a dozen Southern graduates have responded to the strategic need for gospel ministry throughout the U.A.E.
My secret for reading half of the Bible in just 30 minutes
Half of the Bible’s 66 books could be read in thirty minutes or less.
What are the most common mistakes new pastors make?
How an ordination council reminded me of a pastor’s purpose
Pastoral ministry is primarily about shepherding and caring for people.