Discipleship and Pastoral Care
Does gentleness mean weakness? Pastoral reflections on tenderness
What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word "shepherd"? I suspect...
Macropastoralism and Micropastoralism: An Important Distinction
As I became more and more convinced of the importance of the responsibility of pastors for the flock...
Is it important to use the titles "presbyter" and "deacon"?
Answer: Although the titles "presbyter" and "deacon" are not required for ministry...
Who is a church elder?
Basics: An elder is a man who (i) meets the requirements set forth in 1 Cor...
Biblical Requirements and Duties of Deacons
Who can be a deacon? What does the Bible say about the duties of deacons? Two biblical...
Transition from deacon to presbyter leadership in the church
During one of my first pastoral terms, two deacons in the church were doing something...
How do pastors know on which issues to be principled to the end?
Undoubtedly, such issues need to be resolved on a case-by-case basis, but...
Key Priorities for a Young Pastor
Preach the Word. The most important thing a young pastor should do is preach...
Five Reasons Why We Don't Do Discipleship (Part 4)
In three previous articles, I offered four reasons why we don't engage in...
Five Reasons Why We Don't Do Discipleship (Part 3)
In my previous articles, I gave three reasons why Christians and churches should not...
Five Reasons Why We Don't Do Discipleship (Part 2)
Last time we looked at the biblical rationale for engaging students...
Five Reasons Why We Don't Do Discipleship (Part 1)
Seven years ago, Christianity Today magazine asked John Stott to assess the growth of...