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Jeremy Bishop photo – Unsplash By Steven Ackley As you can imagine, the magnitude of ministry to young adults—the most disengaged generation in modern history—comes with lots of challenges. If you’ve worked in ministry to 18- to 30-year-olds for any time, I’m sure you’ve experienced many challenges. Before I unpack some of the challenges I’ve … Continue reading “4 Biggest Challenges of Young Adult Ministry”

By Dan Hyun A right understanding of relationships is critical to pastoral ministry. Yet, for as much time as pastors spend around people, I frequently hear how lonely and isolated they feel. Just because we work closely with people doesn’t mean we’ll have the closeness our souls need. A relationship can’t be forced, and there … Continue reading “3 Healthy Relationships Every Pastor Should Have”

Christina Morillo photo – Pexels By John Paul Basham Most of us have had the experience of being immediately transported to another place and time by a smell. Maybe it’s the smell of one of your grandmother’s recipes or the aroma of a house well lived in. Smells bring memories that will stick with you … Continue reading “5 Ways to Lead the Next Generation of Workers”

Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash By Brian Boyles As a pastor I understand the temptation to allow your emotions to become tethered to the Sunday morning numbers. If the attendance is high, your emotions are high. If the attendance is low you start questioning your calling, or whether you need to start sending out … Continue reading “5 Mistakes Church Leaders Make When Attendance Declines”

David Platt’s idea for his latest title came from a journey to some of the world’s highest mountains and most remote villages. By Aaron Wilson When a best-selling author pens a new book, his or her inspiration might come from the comfort of a library or private study. For David Platt, however, the idea for … Continue reading “David Platt on What Needs to Change in the Church”

Photo by Ben White on Unsplash By Nik Ripken Your first response to the overwhelming biblical emphasis on sacrifice is probably predictable: But God wouldn’t ask that of me. I’m not a character in a Bible story. I’m not a saint. I’m not like Esther or Abraham or Paul. I didn’t receive a clear call … Continue reading “How Much Sacrifice Is Required for Ministry?”

By Craig Thompson I try to not get caught up in the “who has a harder job?” debate. Many people lament the challenges of pastoral ministry, but I try to focus on the joy of being paid to study God’s Word. Nevertheless, one of the most challenging aspects of pastoral ministry is the responsibility to … Continue reading “5 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block”

Photo by Aurelien Romain on Unsplash By Daniel Darling “My dream is to one day save enough money so I can quit my job and do real kingdom work.” This is a sentiment I’ve heard many times over the course of my ministry. On one hand, it makes me rejoice to see followers of Jesus … Continue reading “5 Truths Working People in Your Church Need to Hear”

mehul dave photo – Unsplash By Maina Mwaura My Uncle Henry was raised in an era of American history where a man worked hard and lived independently. This mindset made it difficult for him to grasp the grace and acceptance of God. I can remember family members and ministers engaging him in conversations about the … Continue reading “4 Tips to Reignite Your Passion for Evangelism”

By Joel Rainey In just a few short decades, nearly everything about vocational ministry has experienced radical change, and theological education is no different. In my early seminary days, there was essentially one way to earn a degree. You’d quit your job, relocate your family, and complete a classical, residential graduate degree. By the time … Continue reading “5 Questions to Ask About Your Theological Education”