Pastor’s Life
Am I Equipped to Minister to the Dying?

Am I Equipped to Minister to the Dying?

The local church is confronted with death and the resultant grief on a consistent basis. There are approximately two million funerals in America per year or about 5,479 funerals that take place per day. What does the God and church leaders have to say to those who are...

Why Ministries of Greeting and Hospitality Matter

Why Ministries of Greeting and Hospitality Matter

The ministries of greeting people and showing hospitality may be two of the least recognized areas of church ministry. In fact, many people may not think of them as ministry at all, but they are vital to your church. You will notice I am referring to them in the...

Peacemaking 101: Biblical Conflict Resolution

Peacemaking 101: Biblical Conflict Resolution

Most of us don’t like to deal with conflict—it can be messy. Yet Jesus encourages His people to not put off dealing with conflicts. We are told that to be reconciled to God we must first be reconciled to others: "...leave your gift there in front of the altar. First...

Pastor Derwin Gray Wrestles with Modern Evangelicalism

Pastor Derwin Gray Wrestles with Modern Evangelicalism

Why is the church the most segregated place on earth? Why are there celebrity pastors? How do you reconcile the business principles that often overshadow the Gospel of the church? How do you deal with doubt, disillusionment, and disappointment as a pastor of the...

Pastor Kevin Harney on Neglecting Family for Ministry

Pastor Kevin Harney on Neglecting Family for Ministry

Kevin Harney, Pastor of Shoreline Community Church in Monterey, CA, shares how a broken promise to himself to live a truly balanced life led to redemption through "dad home nights" and an admission that sometimes family must come first.

Am I Equipped to Minister to the Dying?

Am I Equipped to Minister to the Dying?

The local church is confronted with death and the resultant grief on a consistent basis. There are approximately two million funerals in America per year or about 5,479 funerals that take place per day. What does the God and church leaders have to say to those who are...

Why Ministries of Greeting and Hospitality Matter

Why Ministries of Greeting and Hospitality Matter

The ministries of greeting people and showing hospitality may be two of the least recognized areas of church ministry. In fact, many people may not think of them as ministry at all, but they are vital to your church. You will notice I am referring to them in the...

Peacemaking 101: Biblical Conflict Resolution

Peacemaking 101: Biblical Conflict Resolution

Most of us don’t like to deal with conflict—it can be messy. Yet Jesus encourages His people to not put off dealing with conflicts. We are told that to be reconciled to God we must first be reconciled to others: "...leave your gift there in front of the altar. First...

Pastor Derwin Gray Wrestles with Modern Evangelicalism

Pastor Derwin Gray Wrestles with Modern Evangelicalism

Why is the church the most segregated place on earth? Why are there celebrity pastors? How do you reconcile the business principles that often overshadow the Gospel of the church? How do you deal with doubt, disillusionment, and disappointment as a pastor of the...

Pastor Kevin Harney on Neglecting Family for Ministry

Pastor Kevin Harney on Neglecting Family for Ministry

Kevin Harney, Pastor of Shoreline Community Church in Monterey, CA, shares how a broken promise to himself to live a truly balanced life led to redemption through "dad home nights" and an admission that sometimes family must come first.

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