Wednesday, October 11, 2017

NOT for Pastors Only


3 Ways to Respond When You Face Personal Rejection in the Church

How can you go on with life without letting enemies, critics or haters get you down? Here are three ways to deal with people who don’t like you. Read More

Seven Common Reasons Pastors Get Cold Feet

When pastors face these new challenges, it is not unusual for some to get cold feet. They decide the pain is not worth the potential gain. They get cold feet and settle for the status quo. Why? Here are seven of the most common reasons. Read More

What to Do If You've Become Hardened in Ministry

Last week, I published a post on “10 Signs You’re Getting Hardened in Ministry.” In response, readers asked my thoughts on what to do if they saw themselves in that list. Here are some of my suggestions if you want to soften your heart again toward ministry. Read More

What’s Plaguing Pastors?

It is good to remember that the month of October is Pastor Appreciation Month. We all should understand the unique challenges pastors face as we pray for them with a firm hope in God’s power to strengthen and sustain them. While some ministry landmines have been constant for millennia, the current technological age has accentuated certain vulnerabilities. Four specific “plagues” of modern-day ministry came to mind this week. A “plague” can be defined as “something which causes continual trouble or distress.” Read More

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