Leadership
Church Health And Church Growth
Mohler urges churches’ return to ‘truth, power & authority’ By Bryan Cribb LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)–“Weak” and “directionless” churches must be remedied by a biblical doctrine of the church, said R. Albert Mohler Jr. in a March 30 chapel message at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. “Ecclesiastical carelessness” has resulted in a cultural and […]
Rejection In Ministry
One of the most painful experiences in ministry is to have a confidant reject, subvert and/or betray another. It is painful for a number of reasons. First, because it represents a violation of trust. Second, because the rejective action often brings with it destructive political, spiritual, and personal consequences to the rejected one. Third, because […]
“Good Church Members”
Read: Romans 15:1-13 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. -Romans 15:2 Phillips Brooks (1835-1893), the great preacher, asked the operator of a local livery stable for the best horse he had. Brooks explained, “I am taking my wife for a ride and I want the very best for […]
Youth Leaders In A Litigious Society: Be Warned!
GLORIETA, N.M. (BP)–Allen Jackson believes the landscape of youth ministry has changed radically in the last decade. Jackson, assistant professor of youth education at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and liaison professor with LifeWay Christian Resources, told participants in Rec Lab at Glorieta (N.M.) Conference Center, “Ten years ago we were just having fun with […]
Small Churches
Mikros A NEWSLETTER FOR SMALL CHURCH LEADERS Volume 5January-February, 1999Number 1 Ministry Renewal for the Dying Church (Part One) By Dr. Glenn C. Daman Several years before my wife and I arrived, the church celebrated it one-hundredth year of ministry. But the celebration was mixed with sadness. While the church had a rich history of […]
Evangelistic Preaching
Franklin Graham on invitations: Place ‘hooks’ throughout sermon By Greg Carpenter WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP)–Too often, preachers sabotage an inspirational sermon by concluding with a confusing call for decision, Franklin Graham told a capacity crowd in Binkley Chapel Feb. 2 on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. “I’ve heard some of the great preachers […]
Hormones And Ministry: Are They A Good Mix?
Ministry has never been a hormone free zone. Sexuality has always been on the short list of occupational hazards for pastors. Our own culture remains preoccupied with sexual issues. The sexual freedom of the post pill, vasectomy and abortion eras has continued to stimulate lust rather than love, technique rather than understanding, adventure rather than […]
It’s Time To Elect A World Leader
It’s time to elect a world leader, and your vote counts. Here’s the scoop on three leading candidates: Candidate A: + Associates with ward healers and consults with astrologists. + He’s had two mistresses. + He chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day. Candidate B: + Was kicked out of office twice. […]
Pastoral Stress: Hope Is The Key
Ministers affirm hope as key to dealing with stress & burnout By Stella Anderson LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (BP)–Dec. 1, 1995, is a day Len Turner will never forget. It was the day his world came tumbling down around him. As pastor of a leading Southern Baptist church in south Georgia, the 48-year-old pastor seemed to […]
Danger Of Slowing Down
Some pastors get high on people; others are totally absorbed in getting things done; a few respond to needs before they occur and are so far ahead they have planned the funeral service for the child they have just dedicated. Now not all of us are spiritual Ferraris but we do tend to measure our […]
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