Is there a relationship between mental illness and demon possession? In addressing this question, the article notes that in Scripture, not all epileptics were demon-possessed and not all demon-possessed people were epileptics. This distinction has important pastoral implications, which the author goes on to establish by way of questions a pastor needs to consider: Are there any indicators revealing that the person dabbles in the occult?

What preaching method works best, preaching from a manuscript, notes, or no notes?

This article explains why proper exegesis is essential for every sermon.

This article considers the difference between exegesis and explanation of a text, helping the preacher evaluate whether he indeed explains the text in preaching.

This article explains that preaching Christ is essential for every sermon.

This article considers the nature and importance of application in preaching.

How does one prepare to receive a call into the ministry after the completion of one's studies? This article offers four thoughts.

What should you do if you go to seminary for training and afterward you cannot get a ministry internship or a call? Does it mean that you are not called for ministry? This article engages these questions.

What should you do if you face deposition or you come to the end of pastoral ministry? Does it mean you have lost your calling? This article indicates that you need to have wisdom and remember your responsibilities towards your family.

What should you lose your pastoral call or you do not receive a call to pastoral ministry? This article offers three things to bear in mind.

When should a pastor seek retirement? There are at least three things to consider when thinking about the retirement of the pastor.

This article looks at the impact of narcissism in pastoral ministry.

How should you handle false accusations in the ministry? This article calls for an attitude that is in line with Christ's.

If sacrifice is a way of life for the Christian, then it means pastoral ministry is a sacrificial ministry. This article explains what such a ministry looks like.

The Christian life is a cruciform life. Christians are called to sacrifice themselves. This article offers two reasons why Christians can be joyful even in trials and suffering.

Helping the needy is what Christians should do. Caring for the needy requires a lot of wisdom. Giving money is not always the solution because true help must treat the cause and not the symptoms.

What are aspects to consider when considering a call to the ministry? This article raises six questions to reflect on.

Bitterness is one of the dangers of the pastoral ministry. This article considers what causes it and what the cure is.

Study breaks are important for the healthy functioning of the pastor. How can the pastor make the best of study breaks? This article suggests four things you can do to make your study breaks productive.

This article discusses why caring for widows is an indicator of the health of the church.

This article explains why prayer is important for pastors before preaching and for congregations to pray for the preaching.

What is the work of the pastor? His work is not to appeal to the masses but to preach to the remnant.

Why do friendships turn sour? This article looks at the friendship of John Calvin and Sebastian Castellio to answer this question.

Can Christians make use of skepticism as a tool in theology? This article warns against the danger of skepticism, and calls Christians to rely on the authority of Scripture.

What is the place of corporal punishment in the Christian family? This article explains that corporal punishment can help correct morality, but it should not be confused with the means of grace that brings sanctification.