Pastoral Ministry

This world can be a discouraging place. All Christians are called to encourage one another in the Lord, but pastors bear a unique responsibility to “care for the church of God.”

A framework of theological urgency is crucial for confessional debates, yet many issues causing division in the church today have more to do with practical application than doctrinal formulation.

Packer’s parting message to the church is a call to action and a profound challenge and responsibility for her shepherds.

There are a few things that I’ve learned through the years that have helped me manage, befriend, encourage, and serve the Lord with my staff.

A church staff working together in harmony and loving one another for God’s glory is a crucial ingredient to a healthy church.

Sermon preparation is hard work, but the word of God and the fruit God produces through the preaching of his word are worthy of that labor invested in it.

Pastors today have access to countless resources and commentaries to help aid in their preparation, but that raises the question how should a pastor use a commentary?

When a Pauline theology of suffering is seen in its connection to glory, the prosperity gospel is seen for what it truly is, namely, a different gospel, which is really no gospel at all.

I know it sounds odd to say that I enjoy funerals more than weddings, but I do, because people are dialed in.

In this episode, Hershael York talks about navigating the line of mentorship within ministry.

In this episode, Hershael York talks through salvation and baptism readiness for children.

In this episode, Hershael York talks through the different types of preaching and the importance of each type.

In this episode, Hershael York talks through the different types of preaching and the importance of each type.

In this episode, Hershael York walks through how to add and choose the right staff for your church.

In this episode, Hershael York walks through how to be a husband that cares for his wife while balancing the responsibility of being a church leader.

In this episode, Hershael York walks through how to care for church staff members, and learn to delegate well.

In this episode, Hershael York talks about how to minister to people with same sex attraction in your church.

In this episode, Hershael York talks about ways to stay positive within a ministry role.