Those in Christ’s church who are in leadership positions have a high and holy calling and we hope these resources will at least in some small way be a help to those who shepherd the flock of God.
Should a Church Leader Confess Gross Sin?
Should a Church Leader Confess Gross Sin?
In this Bible study Tim considers these questions, "What should a church leader do who is living in sexual sin and drunkenness? Should they bring it to the light?"
Trials and Blessings in the Ministry
Trials and Blessings in the Ministry
There is no other path in the ministry except one that has trials and suffering along its way. At the same time, pastors also experience many blessings.
Has God Called You to the Ministry?
Has God Called You to the Ministry?
Some people think that you go to Bible college or seminary and you become a pastor. Let me ask you this, has God come to you and given you something that you did not have before?
A Church’s Responsibility to Their Pastors
A Church’s Responsibility to Their Pastors
When your pastor is clearly getting out of God's Word what the Holy Spirit put there, and he's giving it to you accurately - then brothers and sisters, obey it!
Pastors: Lead the Church in Faith!
Pastors: Lead the Church in Faith!
The faith of Scripture is not doing something based upon mathematical probability, which says that it will works out most of the time. Rather God calls us to a faith like Abraham's...
Peter’s Exhortation to Elders
Peter’s Exhortation to Elders
The pastor shepherds God's sheep not with rigor and severity, but with love and humility; not as temporal lords but as spiritual guides, especially by example.
Church Leaders Casually Texting Single Sisters?
Church Leaders Casually Texting Single Sisters?
Is it OK for married brothers in leadership positions to be casually texting or emailing single sisters?
I Charge You to Preach the Word!
I Charge You to Preach the Word!
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word;...
How To Get the Most Out of Your Pastors
How To Get the Most Out of Your Pastors
Some passages in the Bible are very hard to understand. However Hebrews 13:17 is not hard to understand, rather it's hard to hear.
Obey Your Leaders
Obey Your Leaders
When some people hear the command in Hebrews 13:17 to "obey your leaders" they may tend to bristle...
Ministerial Pride
Ministerial Pride
Pride is a mother sin. All sin, in a way, is a manifestation of pride. That is, the conceit, the arrogance, the self-importance – pride affects every word, thought and deed. Pride, though subtle...
Pastors As Shepherds of the Sheep
Pastors As Shepherds of the Sheep
1 Peter 5:2 - shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly;
How God Tells the Sheep to Treat the Shepherd
How God Tells the Sheep to Treat the Shepherd
Are you a member of a local congregation of believers? How are you treating the pastors there? According to what the scriptures say, is your pastor a man of God? Or is he someone who is compromising the truth in order to make financial gain?
Do You Appreciate Your Pastor?
Do You Appreciate Your Pastor?
Does our Christian culture exalt conference speakers while they forget to honor their own faithful, yet unpopular, local pastor?
Stop Worshiping and Idolizing Celebrity Preachers
Stop Worshiping and Idolizing Celebrity Preachers
Is it possible to love the preaching of John Piper, Paul Washer, Tim Conway and still be lost? Yes
