Pastoral Leadership

The Positive Preacher
Thanksgiving Should Be a Way of Life
Paul Schwanke
April 02, 2013
The Corinthian church was in desperate need of preaching. Every chapter seems to open one more sore, one more conflict in need of healing—troubles the church members often did not recognize.
Christian Living, Encouragement, Gratefulness, Pastoral Leadership

A Strong Stand with a Sweet Spirit
Having a Good Disposition to Match Our Position
Dr. R. B. Ouellette
March 19, 2013
The Apostle Paul took a bold, strong, uncompromising stand for the Lord Jesus and yet did so with a sweet and gracious spirit. In Acts 16, Timothy joined Paul and Silas on their missionary endeavor. He submitted to the rite of circumcision in order to be a good testimony to the Jews, to whom they would preach the Gospel.
Attitude, Christian Living, Pastoral Leadership

10 Pillars for Spiritual Leaders
Biblical Ministry Must Have a Solid Foundation
Dr. Paul Chappell
March 18, 2013
Ministry—even good ministry—can be built on a shaky foundation. When Jesus gave the word picture of a house built on the sand or on a rock, He wasn’t only speaking to the Pharisees. He was speaking to you and me. Of course, His promise to those who build their lives on truth is also for you and me.
Balance, Christian Living, Pastoral Leadership

How to Help People Overcome Sinful Lifestyles and Habits
3 Keys to Helping People Overcome Addictions
Dr. R. B. Ouellette
March 07, 2013
Often in our ministry, we help people who are a mess. Their lives have been totally ensnared and virtually destroyed by sin and Satan. Helping these people overcome lifelong struggles with drugs, alcohol, immorality, pornography, and other issues is challenging and filled with discouragement. It is also wonderfully exciting as we see God bring victory into these sin-scarred lives.
Accountability, Addictions, Christian Living, Pastoral Leadership, Spiritual Growth

The Preacher and His Marriage
5 Helps for a Lasting Marriage
Dr. Bud Calvert
February 28, 2013
I would like to share some things that I think might be helpful in the husband and wife relationship for the preacher and his wife. I read an interesting book several years ago called Finishing Strong by Steve Farrar. He tells about a survey Dr. Howard Hendricks conducted of 246 men in full-time ministry who had experienced personal moral failure within a two-year period.
Family, Family Helps, Marriage, Pastoral Leadership

Integrity and the Name of Christ
Grace and Truth for Balanced Ministry—Part 2
Dr. Paul Chappell
February 25, 2013
As we walk in humble sincerity before the Lord, we will insist on godly integrity. Our purpose in ministry is to exalt the name of Jesus Christ. He receives glory when people are saved and His Word is preached—unless we sabotage that glory with unethical or immoral ministry. The greatest motivator to serve with integrity is not protecting our “image,” but magnifying the testimony of Christ.
Accountability, Integrity, Pastoral Leadership

Humility in Baptist Churches
Grace and Truth for Balanced Ministry—Part 1
Dr. Paul Chappell
February 18, 2013
Being an independent Baptist in the 1970s was exciting. Elmer Towns published The Ten Largest Sunday Schools in America in 1969, and we occupied a majority of the spots. People were being saved, and churches were growing exponentially through aggressive soulwinning and outreach.
Humility, Integrity, Pastoral Leadership

A Heart for Missions
Missions Conferences Stir Churches to Do More for the Lord
Dr. Kevin Folger
February 07, 2013
When Jesus left this world He commissioned His church to go into “all the world” with the gospel message. This is more than just the message of salvation; it is also administering baptism and then training or discipling new converts. If we are going to be successful in doing what Christ gave us to do, churches must be planted in order to carry out the three directives given by the Lord.
Christian Living, Missions, Pastoral Leadership

A Full Standing
Being Filled with the Spirit Requires Being Emptied of Self
Dr. John Goetsch
January 29, 2013
The early church was exploding with growth. One hundred twenty people met in Acts 1 and prayed for God’s power. On the day of Pentecost, three thousand were converted, baptized, and added to the local church. In Acts 4:4, another five thousand men were saved, and we see in Acts 5:14, “Believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.”
Christian Living, Holy Spirit, Pastoral Leadership

8 Reasons Not to Leave
Don’t Confuse a Personal Struggle with a Providential Stirring
Cary Schmidt
January 10, 2013
Many people have asked me how I knew God was leading me into the pastorate. They share their own internal wrestling and want to know what specifics identify a real call as opposed to a mistaken internal struggle. In truth, Satan loves to keep God’s servants in a state of perpetual unrest and uncertainty. If he can keep us disengaged from the spiritual battle and doubting our place, he has pretty much disabled us!
Faithfulness, Pastoral Leadership
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