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With whom does the Pastor talk?
Imagine struggling, striving, and working for the good of others. But then, when you have a need, there is no one with whom you can be honest and share your heart. Many pastors are going through this. Almost all go through it eventually. Before addressing possible ways to fix this, let me share details to
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Not all Advice is Helpful
Much of the practical advice given to churches and pastors doesn’t fit the dynamics of small church ministry. Of course, there are exceptions. Some authors lead small churches, offer great advice, and even write good books. But many times, those who seek to help may miss the mark. Books on how to succeed and prosper
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The Warrior Shepherd
When I was a kid, one of my favorite cartoons was that of Sam Sheepdog and Ralph Wolf. Ralph Wolf was always trying to get the sheep, and Sam always foiled his plans—despite the fur over his eyes. I suppose the funniest part was that the episodes began with both characters being friends until they
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Pastor, how are you doing?
As a young man—and even not so young—dark humor was a tool to compensate for a world we could not control. I served years as a Paratrooper, Infantryman, and Law Enforcement. In that world, we made jokes that civilians seldom understood. We did these things to protect our mental health the only way we knew
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How do you spell Success?
Are you old enough to remember the old ad asking, “How do you spell relief?” In the ad, the answer given was “R-O-L-A-I-D-S.” It was an ad for Rolaids™. Like all such ads, the claim was that this product would relieve heartburn. I’m not interested in selling meds or discussing advertising. I want to call to mind
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Warning Signs for Pastoral Match-making
The pastoral search process can be a bit like dating. Sometimes, a pastor and a church will hit it off and be an obvious fit. They, like a young couple, go on to establish a relationship. Other times, there are obstacles. Sometimes, the couple is not a good match, and hopefully, they learn this early,
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