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Pastoral Pitfalls: 5 Guidelines for Personal & Church Finances

Every semester when I talk to my students about the many pitfalls that ministers need to avoid, I ask them to name the most dangerous areas where a minister could make a catastrophic mistake. Inevitably the number one answer is some sort of sexual sin. As we continue the conversation, especially if I ask them […]

Stop, Drop, & Pray!

If you have walked in Christian circles for any amount of time at all it has happened to you. An individual confides in you about a prayer need in his or her life and requests that you would pray for them. How do we respond? I’ve never heard anyone say, “No, I don’t have time […]

Discerning the Call: Spurgeon’s Lectures

We must recognize that the New Testament gives us clear guidelines to what qualifications should already be evident in the life of the man who would hold the office of pastor. However, just because one might give evidence of meeting the qualifications it does not automatically suggest that he should serve in the pastoral office. […]

Happy Birthday Caleb!

Today is our son Caleb’s 7th birthday! It is such a blessing to see him growing up physically and spiritually.  He walks with such a child like faith and keeps us all laughing most of the time. I love to see him try new things and overcome his fears. I pray that as he grows […]