I used to work for Chickfila. Chickfila was actually my first job. Before entering vocational ministry I spent a little over 10 years working for the company.… Read more “What Churches Can Learn from Chickfila about Reopening”
Category: Pastoral Ministry
The Depressed Pastor: Making Sense of Mental Illness in Pastoral Ministry
“Why”? That’s all the text said. A one-word question. But I knew exactly what my friend (a Lead Pastor in another church) was asking. I knew the… Read more “The Depressed Pastor: Making Sense of Mental Illness in Pastoral Ministry”
Pursuing Mentors: 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Pursuing Mentorship
What is a mentor? Perhaps a better question is: Who is Mentor? The word “Mentor” actually comes from the Greek language and is derived from a character found… Read more “Pursuing Mentors: 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Pursuing Mentorship”
Pray THIS for Your Pastor…
As a pastor, members of my local church regularly ask me: “How can I be praying for you”? I am always grateful. Particularly given the fact that… Read more “Pray THIS for Your Pastor…”
5 Ways My Preaching has Changed in My First 5 Years
Time flies. Recently I concluded my first 5 years as a Lead Preaching Pastor in a local church. As a church planter, I am thankful that the… Read more “5 Ways My Preaching has Changed in My First 5 Years”
Am I Called to Be a Pastor? By Josh Hedger
Spurgeon’s 4 Point Test for Pastoral Calling
Develop to Deploy 