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Why Passion in Ministry Isn’t Enough
It is not uncommon for me to sit across the table from a friend, colleague, or student and hear stories of burnout, disillusionment, and just plain weariness in ministry. The … Continue reading
The Bulletin: Mentorship, Ministry Ambition, Wisdom for Seminary Wives, and Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day from your friends at SWO! Here are 4 helpful lessons for the seminary wife, by Christa Threlfall. It’s easy (even trendy) for us to claim how “missions-minded” … Continue reading
Family Milestones and Parent/Child Discipleship
By Seth Stewart There comes a point as a student pastor when you realize that no matter how loudly and clearly you preach the Gospel, the message your students hear … Continue reading
Good Shepherds Always Point Their Flocks to the Great Shepherd
UncategorizedAnyone who has been a pastor for more than two minutes has likely felt the burden of what it means to shepherd God’s flock. We’ve all felt the pastoral pressures … Continue reading
The Bulletin: Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards, Enduring Ministry, and the Role of the Youth Pastor
If you haven’t figured it out yet, we love Jesus. And, we also love how clear the Gospel of John points to Jesus as the God-man. The guys from Spoken … Continue reading
The Bulletin: Studying the Bible, Pastor Wang Yi, Biblical Sexuality, and a Gospel-Centered Church
Jen Wilkin is putting out some great resources. Here’s the first of a 5-day “How to Study the Bible” plan that she’s released via Crossway. Is the idea of “personal … Continue reading
The Bulletin: Christmas Stereotypes, How the Church Can Help Veterans, and Praying For Pastors
Admit it, we all fit into one of these Christmas stereotypes… Joe Carter thinks that the best way to change America is to invite a Millennial to church — we … Continue reading
Living on Mission Where You Are (Shift 4 of 4)
By Mitch Jolly Shift 4: From Managing Projects to Leading Members Luke 10:1-12 When we can make these shifts from needs to assets, from programs to domain engagement, from working … Continue reading
Living on Mission Where You Are (Shift 3 of 4)
By Mitch Jolly Shift 3: From Working for the City to Working with the City This shift is one of relationship and expectations. In regard to the relationship, this shift … Continue reading
Living on Mission Where You Are (Shift 2 of 4)
By Mitch Jolly Shift 2: From Programs to Domain Engagement This second shift is more organizational than personal. In other words, if you are in church leadership, this shift should … Continue reading