Dan Summerlin, who retired after serving at churches small and large in a 40-year career, said young men considering the call to ministry would be wise to prepare for bivocational ministry.
For the past six years, FBC Burleson has been helping the next generation to discern God’s call and providing a space for them to grow in their chosen field.
A pastor should have a social media presence. Why? Because the vast majority of people are present on social media platforms. Almost 24/7. They need a pastor too.
“Almost everyone wants to know what the most valuable thing at the fair could possibly be. They all expressed a desire to look into the box,” said Wayne Jenkins, Western Baptist associational missionary.
You may read the headline and automatically assume I am opposed to churches paying tribute to their ministers. Nothing could be further from the truth.
When Tom Stolle’s sister-in-law suggested that he and his wife have their son, Jimmy, tested for autism, Stolle recalls, “I didn’t receive the news very well.”
“The bad news is that most churches continue to feel pain and discomfort from current economic realities,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, on economy.
Whether you’re addressing an issue within your church or handling challenging situations online, effective crisis communication is essential to maintain trust and unity among your congregation.
Professors get sabbaticals. Some pastors are granted sabbaticals or study leaves. Why not also allow them for churches?
Pastor Appreciation Month: Pastors often work long hours, attend to the needs of their congregation day and night, and sacrifice personal time and resources for the betterment of their flock.
