If you are a pastor shepherding a congregation with college students and other single folks, I know you are dealing with this question regularly. I have dealt with it on several occasions in my church, counseled others outside my church,…
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How does a pastor shepherd a single person in his church who appears to place too much focus on physical appearance?
Posted in Oversight of Souls
How long should a pastor preach?
I had an interesting conversation yesterday that reminded me this question needs to be addressed. I find many pastors, especially younger ones, are regularly wrestling with this question. They should be. The pressure to answer can be self-imposed, or forced by…
Posted in Oversight of Souls, Preaching
What is a pastor?
As we look to affirm a particular man in our church to become one of the pastors, this is a most helpful question to be asked and consider. Not just for us, but for all those who claim to be a…
Posted in Oversight of Souls, The Pastor's Soul
How does a pastor deal with “Carnal Christians” in his church?
Scripture addresses those who belong to Christ, and those who do not. There are those who possess the Spirit of God, and those who do not. But, is there a 3rd category? Many, especially in certain circles in American Evangelicalism, would…
Posted in Oversight of Souls, Training for Ministry
