It is safe to say the Reformers never had to tackle this question. However, it is certainly one we face now and has important implications to the fruitfulness of a pastor’s ministry today. As this question has forced its way…
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Is there a unique and meaningful role women can play in preparing the Lord’s Supper?
We have discovered one. Though most roles in preparing and serving the Lord’s Supper in many churches are played by men, certain women play a very significant role in the preparation of ours. For those unfamiliar with the common practice of Southern…
Posted in Discipleship, Oversight of Souls
How does a church decide what to pay a pastor?
My dear friend, fellow pastor, and Practical Shepherding board member Eric Bancroft, answered this question for us when it was recently sent through our website. Eric pastors Castleview Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN. It was sent to us by a…
Posted in Home and Family, Oversight of Souls
How does a pastor face criticism from his people?
A helpful way to understand some of the pressures of pastoral ministry is the term “mudslinging.” This is referring to what can be a consistent flow of harsh words, corrections, and criticisms towards the pastor and his decisions. When there…
Posted in Oversight of Souls, The Pastor's Soul
