One of my favorite things about my church is our congregational singing. It does me good to hear and participate in worship with people who sing the gospel from their bellies. We may not have hundreds of voices but we’ve got some good ones and loud ones. The most important aspects of church music is […]
Preacher
Pastor as Overseer of Worship Music
Most people would typically understand and agree that one of the pastor’s main responsibilities is the weekly preaching and teaching from the pulpit. Further, most would agree that the pastor is the overseer of the doctrine that is taught in the church, although most likely it is within the bounds of the confession or doctrinal […]
A Short, Practical Guide to Preaching
There is not a one size fits all method or structure of preaching. There are many ways to study, structure, and faithfully deliver the Word of God to God’s people. That being said, I will mention three important elements to consider in your study and delivery of God’s Word. You could consider this “Preaching 101” […]
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 […]