Coping with Criticism in the Ministry
This article gives eleven commandments for ministers to consider in order to cope with criticism in the ministry.
Ministers and (Their) Mothers (2)
Motherhood is a good analogy for the work of the minister. They are great principles for the ministry embedded in the role of the mother. The author discusses this concept by looking at 1 Thessalonians 2:7.
Authority and the ministry
The Pastor and His Health
Pastors: Some Implications From Paul's Defence
This article looks at Paul's defence of his ministry in 2 Corinthians 10:18 and the implications of this text for pastors today. The author discusses the pastor in his relationship to God, the pastor and his message/preaching, and the pastor in his relationship to the congregation.
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.
The Congregation's Regard for Her Preacher
This article is about the congregation's care, protection and regard for her minister. The article also looks at the concern that the consistory is to have for the minister's faithfulness. 1 Timothy 5:17-19 is also discussed.
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.
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.