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 […]
Pastor Jerry Pickard and his family. SUMBITTED
[First Baptist Naples is] far from alone. Very far. Tragically far.
In my life there’s one constant I see played out time and again. It runs counter to how the world appears to work. Yet, I can’t help but notice it. Our biggest heroes tend to work away from the spotlight. Their social media imprints pale in comparison to those of celebrities and political pundits. They […]
“The pastoral care needs are always greater than the time available to meet those needs.”
Marshall … will lead the GBMB’s efforts to equip churches for greater effectiveness and health.
“When we become one body in reaching the lost, good things happen.”
“Recognize that your ‘listeners’ aren’t going to say, ‘Good sermon.’”
…it can’t be denied the mental – not to mention physical – toll the ministry puts on someone.
“Timothy+Barnabas has been such a blessing to us.”
“This is critical as we work to reach all across Georgia.”
“God has used older leaders and ministers for hundreds of years. He certainly can and will use you.”