“Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; All the king’s horses and all the king’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again.” I’ve heard many theories on what exactly is meant by the term “Humpty Dumpty” in the classic nursery rhyme. I’m almost convinced that it refers to a cannon; but […]
From Mumbling to Singing
We all know the feeling of standing in a corporate worship setting where it seems the congregation has replaced singing with mumbling. Maybe some of us have been mumblers ourselves. I’ve even experienced this in settings where good doctrine is being sung. In such settings, pastors and worship leaders will often throw their effort toward […]
A Small Church in a Mega-Church World
There are times when pastors and members of small churches can feel discouraged simply by looking at their numbers. The people of God long to see their churches full as souls are being saved and shepherded. It can be tempting to look online at your favorite preacher’s church and see scores of people pouring into […]
Love for the Forgotten Pastor
Pastors go through seasons of feeling forgotten. It is a lonely place to be. All your other pastor friends are getting together and doing things without you. Your church members do the same. You may have kids that have grown and haven’t called you in months. It may even seem like God has gone silent […]
Dear Bi-Vocational Pastor
Being a bi-vocational pastor is an immensely glorious, yet difficult task. I have seen and heard of the struggles from my own bi-vocational pastors. It is something that takes discipline, dedication, and gobs of grace. As I prepare to enter into the bi-vocational pastorate myself, I want to revel in the grace that God gives […]