Learn about the key requirements, duties, responsibilities, and skills that should be in an executive pastor job description.
I have been asked frequently for questions a prospective pastor can ask a church. There are lots of resources for churches who are interviewing their next pastor, but I personally believe the pastor needs to equally interview the church.
If most pastors were pressed to describe an average day of ministry, they'd have trouble doing it. In a single day, a pastor may fill many different roles in quick succession, from counselor to theologian to student to CEO to custodian (well, let's hope there's usually someone else available to perform that last role). Some roles come more naturally than others, but every pastor wants to perform each role to the best of their ability. In The 10 Key Roles of a Pastor, church consultant Gary L. McIntosh shows pastors how to - understand and juggle their many essential roles - prioritize their time and energy - manage their people's expectations of them - and empower others to take up the vital work of the church body Pastors just starting out in ministry, as well as those who have been at it a while and find themselves overworked and overwhelmed, will value this practical resource. It is also an enlightening read for those in church leadership who would benefit from understanding the pressures their pastor faces on a daily basis.
Do you ever feel like you need an instruction manual for being a pastor's wife? These 31 tips for pastors' wives will help you to feel confident in the role that God has called you to!
One question new pastors' wives often ask is if there are any helpful books for pastors wives, and so this list was born. Enjoy!
"What Pastors Do" is a very easy and funny skit for Pastors' Appreciation Day that only needs two children, zero props, and about two minutes. Enjoy!
This study offers insight on the biblical theology of ministry—as opposed to an approach to ministry based on experience, opinion, prejudice, culture, and preference. Let’s keep a keen eye on what is written in God’s Word and then do our best to let it shape our thinking.
Here are 27 thoughtful gifts for your pastor for pastor's appreciation month or Christmas! These ideas are from a pastor's wife and go beyond the ordinary!
In this article I will share 10 encouraging Bible verses for pastors and how you can share these for pastor appreciation day, pastor’s birthday, or for whenever you feel led to. Pastors are shepherds that
Our church elders need lots of prayer. Use this free printable prayer guide as a reminder to always be praying for your pastor.
How To Write An Expository Sermon: In its simplest terms, expository sermons teach the Scriptures verse by verse in a sermon outline or preaching outline.
Repetition is a great teacher.
This pastor's wife poem that honors the sacrifices and dedication of pastor's wives everywhere. A touching and inspiring read for anyone.
Pray for your pastor and pastor's family using these 10 powerful and effective prayers! It's so vital to pray for our pastors and their families daily!
Let's look at 8 personal practices that will help you overcome the discouragements we face, and be a better leader and a more successful pastor.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Here are 10 ideas that will inspire you to show appreciation for your pastor, that he will be sure to love!
According to Gallup, it’s the sermon.
When a pastor's marriage struggles, it can be a challenge to figure out how to deal with it. Find out some barriers as well as what pastor's wives can do.
There are 12 things a church pastor cannot do. Pastors are amazing people and, in faith, they can do a lot...just not these things.
Being a pastor’s wife is a life of adventure, challenge and visibility. Check out these tips to manage it all while maintaining your spiritual, natural and perspective while inside the fish bowl.
Bless your pastor with this Pastor Appreciation Printable Pack! Includes pastor appreciation cards, prayer tools, and more.
There are plenty of facts about pastors that might surprise you! You know your pastor preaches, officiates weddings and probably has meetings in his office to explain some theological question. But what is the role of a pastor really like?
Here's how you can be a more strategic pastor who does strategic things to help your church grow.
Thank your pastor by writing him or her a thank-you note. This post includes many pastor appreciation messages.
What is the role of pastors’ wives and how does it relate to your own sense of self and identity? Check out this post for some insight.
After severe ministry burn-out, a pastor's wife found Sabbath rest and restoration at a Renewal Retreat. Read her story of restoration.
Perhaps the most unsung person in a church is the pastor's wife. Hers is a very difficult and stressful role. (When the pastor is a woman the same could be said for the pastor's husband, but this article focuses on the wives of male pastors.) Unfair Expectations on the Pastor's Wife So much is expected
You want to wear the mantle of preaching lightly, victoriously. In these posts, you'll learn principles that will help you preach strategically.
From time to time, churches call new pastors. For some churches, this is a regular interval of every couple of years. For some churches, this only happens every couple of decades. Regardless of the frequency, every church wants to make their new pastor feel welcome. Here are ten ways you can help to make your new pastor feel welcome.
Pastors wives and depression are more common than most might think. Find out what one pastor's wife does to stay encouraged in hard times.
In Spurgeon the Pastor, Geoff Chang, director of the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Seminary, shows how Spurgeon models a theological vision of ministry in
If you're an introverted pastor's wife & you feel like your introversion is keeping you from being a great pastor's wife, here are 4 tips to rock your role.
You know that saying, “You don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone?” One thing I realized I missed after moving to a small island was a pastor who leads the flock biblically. The month of October is Clergy/Pastor Appreciation Month, and it gets me thinking of pastors who have had an influence in my life. If you have one of those, don't take it for granted.
This is real talk. You cannot allow the expectations of the congregation to inhibit or stress you, Pastors Wife. Do you hear me? I mean it. It's not worth it. When you do, the mean people will drive you crazy and the well-meaning people will wear you out!
Just like taking a physical exam, your church needs attention in order to remain healthy. Ponder these 10 questions to keep your church in tip-top shape.
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These questions are here to start meaningful conversations between you and your partner, helping you both to deepen your roots in the love...
Here's a list of 25 books that Andrew Dragos would bring to his office should he ever serve in local ministry again. Maybe you'll get some tips or ideas for resources to add to your own reading list or ministry library.
I have a list of some great gift ideas for your pastor. No Bibles, commentaries, and other "pastoral" gifts are included. He has enough of those already!
