pastors
9 reasons deacons have been some of my best friends in ministry
To be honest, I’m almost embarrassed to write this post, as I’ve heard many horror stories of battles between pastors and deacons. That’s not been my experience, though. Here are some of the reasons these men have been my best friends: They’ve seen their role as servants walking with their pastor. They haven’t been a board of directors; […]
OPINION: How to be a shepherd sheep can trust
A tragedy in ministry is when we elevate ability over integrity.
Restoration, return unclear for adulterous pastors, new survey finds
NASHVILLE, TN. — When a pastor commits adultery, most of their fellow pastors believe they should withdraw from public ministry for at least some time. A new survey of U.S. Protestant pastors by Nashville-based LifeWay Research finds only 2 percent of pastors believe a fellow pastor who has an affair does not need to take […]
Pastors are people, too … kind of
Pastor’s gathering. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index When I think about pastoring a church the question the Apostle Paul asked comes to mind, “Who is sufficient for these things?” (2 Corinthians 3:5). A lot of my friends are pastors, and most of my work is around pastors and churches. There are things that I know now that I […]
The post-sermon blues: 8 exhortations
The post-sermon blues show us our inadequacies and dependency on God in at least two ways.
GBC 2019 Annual Report to include lists of ministers without pastorate, church-certified full-time evangelists
Attached is a registration form that should be completed and returned…
When your husband needs emotional support
The well-worn word that marks many sentences during the COVID-19 crisis is “unprecedented.”
An amazing continuity of leadership at Glen Haven
“I think the response of the congregation shows how much they trust us.”
11 reasons the Christmas season can be burdensome for pastors
This week, my mentoring group at Southeastern Seminary and I talked about stress on pastors during the Christmas season. Having had the discussion, I decided to revise this post to remind us to pray for pastors. Here’s why this season can be tough on pastors:We minister to folks who are especially hurting during the holiday […]
Pickard retires after 33 years at Northside Milledgeville
Pastor Jerry Pickard and his family. SUMBITTED