Leadership
The Pastor As Parent
An overseer] must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity (1 Timothy 3:4). A pastor friend of mind came face-to-face with a parent’s worst fear: His teenage daughter had become pregnant before marriage. Perry was struggling with prickly questions: Should he resign his pastorate? Should he […]
Clergy Appreciation Month
From: "Thomas F. Fischer" <> To: <> Subject: MH Clergy Appreciation Month Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 07:35:29 -0400 Dear Fellow-Yoked, Just a reminder that October is "Clergy Appreciation Month." Several denominations, including the Assembly of God, have made specific efforts for their congregations to be aware of this important affirmation opportunity. In light of […]
The Ministry: A Unique But Joyful Burden
Thomas F. Fischer, M.Div., M.S.A. Number 105 Of the numerous factors that interplay on ministerial health, perhaps the most important and fundamental is a solid, biblically-based foundation of ministry. As one considers the office of the ministry from a scriptural perspective, one notes a certain uniqueness about it. Such unique aspects of the Ministry are… […]
Ideals Of Pastoral Ministry (John Stott)
It Was A Pastoral Oversight; They Were Shepherds Luke called them presbuvteroi (“elders”), a word borrowed from the Jewish synagogue (Acts 20:17), while Paul called them ejpivskopoi (“overseers or guardians”), a word borrowed from a Greek context (v. 28). The two titles evidently described the same people. Their function was pastoral, caring for God’s flock. […]
Facing Your Fears…
Thomas F. Fischer, M.Div., M.S.A.Number 203 In his book, Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions (Victor Books), Rick Warren observed, “In life there are only three ways you can move–against something in anger, away from it in fear, or with it in love” (p. 66). For those who choose to move “away…in fear” perhaps one of […]
Hormones And Ministry: A Good Mix?
Rev. John Simpson Number 126 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 […]
Fifteen Characteristics Of A Dysfunctional Church
Thomas F. Fischer, M.Div., M.S.A. Number 95 1) Abusive Relationships Abusive relationships are found when the organization (or parts of it) seek a Scapegoat (an individual or a group) designated to suffers pain for others or the organization. Anyone who chooses not to share in the Scapegoating will also be scapegoated.and or face severe consequences […]
The Danger Of Slowing Down
Rev. John Simpson, General Superintendent, Baptist Union of Victoria, Australia Number 132 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 […]
Effective Pastoring
~~~ Sixteen Lessons For Leadership Decision-Making: Pastoral Reflections on Thomas R. Horton’s, The CEO Paradox: The Privilege and Accountability of Leadership. (Amacom, 1992).* Thomas F. Fischer, M.Div., M.S.A. Lesson One Effective pastoring demands special qualities. You must be willing to be accountable. You must be able to let others "run with the ball." Sometimes you […]
Effective Pastoring II
Sixteen Lessons On Leadership–Part IIThomas F. Fischer, M.Div., M.S.A.Number 136 Lesson Nine Forget minutia. That’s right. Just forget it. Really. Just forget it. After all, that’s why it is called minutia.It’s too small to bother with. It detracts from the big picture. Forget minutia. All of it. It’s just little stuff anyway. Lesson Ten There […]
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