Month: August 2024

Need a Pastor?

by Dale, posted in Family, Ministry, Pastoring, Uncategorized

“There are so many churches without pastors today! Why are there so few pastors?”

“What’s wrong with the colleges and seminaries? They are not turning out pastors like they used to!”

The first comment and question is valid.

The second question and comment is what I want to address.

First of all, the issue is not solely with the colleges and seminaries. Yes, there are institutions of higher learning that have drifted in their emphasis on pastoral ministry, but there is a greater need.

Where should future pastors and missionaries come from? Without question, they should come from our homes and local churches. May I offer the following?

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The Bi-Vocational Pastor and Rest

by Dale, posted in Ministry, Pastoring, Rest

When does a pastor who serves the local church and also works a full-time or part-time job find any rest?

When does he have time to study the Word for his own heart and the heart of his people?

When does he have an opportunity to have his spiritual and physical batteries recharged?

To begin, I want to address some glaring issues that are seldom given a thought.

Bi-vocational pastors cannot be expected to accomplish full-time ministry.

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Pastor, Lift Your Foot Off the Accelerator! | The Importance of Rest

by Dale, posted in Pastoring, Rest

It’s Monday.

Pastor, what are God’s plans for you today?

I understand that in the normal rhythm of life there are unexpected detours, but are you planning to rest today? Are you preparing to recharge your spiritual, physical, and mental batteries?

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