In Defense of Sad Funerals
I think we should have “funerals.” Furthermore, I think funerals should be sad. Let me explain.
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4 Ways Regular Pastors Can Make a Big Impact
Regular pastors won’t make a big impact through any external, worldly metric of success. However, regular pastors can make a big impact in the following four ways.
Faithful in Little, Faithful in Much
Long before Barnabas proved himself faithful in big things, he first proved himself faithful in little things.
Ecclesiology Matters More Than I Thought
I used to think bad ecclesiology was something that could be overcome as long as a pastor preached well, pastored well, led well, and kept the engine of the church running. I was wrong.
Southern Baptists Must Not and Can Not “Agree to Disagree” about Women Pastors (Elders, Overseers)
The issue of female pastors has proved incredibly division within the SBC, and I don’t think the divisiveness is going to get better any time soon.
The SBC Needs a Reformation of Ecclesiolgy
I’m also not foolish enough to think that bad ecclesiology has nothing to do with the pitiful state of affairs in many of our churches, as well as the division and disunity that exists within our convention.
7 Problems with Single, Senior Pastor Ecclesiology
After almost twenty years of pastoring Southern Baptist churches, I’m convinced that there are serious problems with “single, senior pastor ecclesiology.”
A Pastor Gives Thanks
Like you, I have many reasons to give thanks – salvation, family, health. Without minimizing those blessings, I want to focus on seven things I’m thankful for as a pastor.
Should Church Members Have Access to Their Pastor?
Should church members have access to their pastor? My answers (plural) to this question are no, and it depends, and yes.
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