How To Know If You Are Called To Ministry
How do you know if you are called to ministry? The path of vocational ministry is a hard one. You shouldn’t jump in lightly. What if you find out that you aren’t cut out for it? What if you pursue…
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I Am Not Pro Preacher – The Meaning Behind The Name
There seems to be some confusion out there that grieves me deeply. Every now and again, people get the impression that I have given myself the title “Pro Preacher.” Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, I have…
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5 Ways Pastors Can Take Advantage of Summer
The summer months are coming soon. In most churches, that means lower attendance. With lower attendance comes a bit of a slower pace of ministry. Some churches try to fight this. But maybe, instead of fighting the summer, you should…
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Hypocritical Religious Leaders Are the worst
The word hypocrite comes from a Greek word that was used for actors wearing masks in a play. So it is somebody who is just putting on a show. What you see isn’t who the person really is. Simply put,…
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7 Ways To Find Rest In Ministry
“I’m too busy.” How many times have you said that phrase in the last month? If you’re in ministry, I know this: You’re busy, and you need more time to rest. We all have 24 hours a day, but today…
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11 Wedding Mistakes Pastors Make
We’ve all seen the funny home videos of weddings gone wrong. The groom feints, the best man loses the rings, the bride trips down the aisle, or somebody knocks over a candle, lighting the church on fire. There are a…
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How to Perform a Wedding: A Pastor’s Step-by-step Guide
Here’s how to perform a wedding. 1. Know Legal Requirements First, you need to make sure that you are legally able to perform the wedding, meeting all of the requirements of the law where you live. 2. Meet With The…
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3 Church Resolutions for the New Year
Happy New Year! At the end of the year, I tested positive for COVID. So I’m quarantined in my house right now. And I’m totally fine. My symptoms are mild. But that’s how I’m starting my year. But can you…
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The Biggest Challenge for Young People in Ministry
I was a young pastor fresh out of Bible college once, and I’ve had the privilege of working with many young people in ministry. There are a lot of things about working in ministry that are challenging, and it’s easy…
