Pastoral Care Changes – Pastorpedia
Everyone should love everyone! That is quite true, of course, but it also truly does not happen. The church must provide loving pastoral care in many special needs. It is part of what we signed up for. A shepherd cannot say he wants to disown a sheep if it breaks its...
How to Make Incremental Change in Your Church–Pastorpedia
He made too many quick changes, and they responded… …by changing his title to “former pastor.” So what is the point? People hate changes and surprises, so we have all been told. My favorite church coach, Lyle Schaller, taught many and me that “People hate changes...
Feeding A Pastor’s Soul–Pastorpedia
Feeding your soul: It is not as easy as it sounds! I mean, there are driveways to shovel soon, and people to care about with actions such as hospital calls and listening to pain, and children to love, and sermons to have ready again. Whatever happened to those quiet...
How Shall We Determine What To Preach? – Pastorpedia
“God tells me what to preach” I did not argue with my new friend when he told me that, but neither did I believe him. Which of course is a subject for another day, about how God speaks to us. But most of us have to grapple, analyze, and pray for wisdom as we plan our...
How Should A Church Assess Its Effectiveness? – Pastorpedia
The angels are meeting in awards mode This particular committee must pick “church of the year” in your state. You can listen in if you like. “Look at this one—they have four services every weekend, and three of them are almost full!” “Wait, look at this one—they were...CE National Opportunities
Momentum Youth Conference
The National Institute for the Development of Ministries to Youth
Operation Barnabas Summer Ministry Experience
