Coping with Criticism in the Ministry
This article gives eleven commandments for ministers to consider in order to cope with criticism in the ministry.
Top Five Rookie Pastor Mistakes
Here are five common rookie pastor mistakes: having high expectations of the church, failing to embrace the church's uniqueness, invoking pastoral authority without earning pastoral credibility, mistaking preference for conviction, and showing fear or anger in the face of opposition.
What Is a Preacher?
This article discusses the role and task of the preacher based on the text Ezekiel 33. What does it mean to be a minister? Among other things, the minister is to deliver a message of warning, but also one of hope and salvation.
Reflections on Fallen Pastors
How should you react to the news of a fallen pastor? Their fall should not only come as a shock but also as a lesson. This article considers five lessons one can learn from fallen pastors for your own growth.
How Well Should Pastors Be Paid?
1 Timothy 5:17-18 and 1 Corinthians 9:9-14 make it clear that the pastor must be paid. The question is, how do you decide the stipend of the pastor? This article gives six guidelines the church can consider for the pastor's salary.
My Pastor, A Sabbatical
It is well known that many a pastor suffers from stress, burnout, or depression. This article gives insight into how pastors can be spared from this. A sabbatical is something that churches have to think about as a gift to their pastor.
Shepherding the Flock
How to Handle Criticism as Pastors
Despite the fact that He was perfect, our Lord was still criticized. How much more can an imperfect pastor expect criticism from an imperfect congregation? This article identifies the source of criticism, and shows how the minister can deal with criticism through prayer, self-examination, and seeking advice.
Planning for a Minister's Retirement
How can the church care best for the future needs of the minister? Proper planning for retirement is one aspect of this. This article looks at the biblical example in the Old and New Testament of the provision God commanded for the priests and Levites. Such planning is important, and can be of great benefit to the church.
Beginning Well in the Ministry
This article give pointers to young ministers about beginning well in the ministry. Understanding the nature of Christian spirituality means that the pastor will begin well by giving priority to preaching. In order to do this well, the minister must have a clear understanding of the nature of preaching. Then the pastor must know where to draw margins.