There Will Be One Thousand Compensations for Pastors
Reflections on the sobering and encouraging words about pastoral ministry from John Piper and his father, Bill Piper.
The Cost of Pastoral Ministry: A Psalm
A psalm of lament for those low in the trenches of local church leadership.
On “Finishing Well” and a “Shockingly Supernatural Ending”: Guest Posts at The Gospel Coalition and Gospel-Centered Discipleship
I wrote guest posts for The Gospel Coalition and Gospel-Centered Discipleship. One is about the beauty of Christian faithfulness over the long haul, and the other is about the beauty of Christian love, especially when love is difficult.
Persevering in Ministry and Publishing: A Podcast Interview
I know you want to run the race God has for you. I want to run that race too. However, we often find perseverance difficult because life and ministry can be so challenging.
Could It Be Time for a Pastoral Transition?
How do you know whether it’s time to leave your church? Some advice for those considering a job change.
Oh to Be an Unwavering Pastor: A Review of Jonathan K. Dodson’s Latest Book
A new book about pastoring that helped me stay afloat.
Shepherd & Sheep: The Preface from My New Collection of Essays
A book with my best essays about life in a local church.
Where Does Long-Term, Faithful and Joyful Ministry Come From?
A book review of Ajith Fernando’s Jesus Driven Ministry.
The Exhaustion of Pastoral Ministry: Bending the COVID Bow of Bronze
One pastor’s struggle toward hope in God.
My Heart Is Full: A Miniature Memoir after Five Years of Ministry
A few reflections on pastoring at our church for five years.
Most of Life Is Not Lived at a Subspiritual Level: A Quote from Eugene Peterson
Yesterday morning, after a long obedience in the same direction, Eugene Peterson went home to be with our Lord. Here’s a favorite passage of mine from The Contemplative Pastor.
Is the Engine of Your Team Healthy?
Author and pastor Dave Harvey offers thoughtful questions to evaluate the health of an elder team.
How Much Does a Pastor Work?
Tracking how much a pastor works is difficult. Here are a few thoughts about how I work out some of the issues.
THE IMPERFECT PASTOR by Zack Eswine (FAN AND FLAME Book Reviews)
The Imperfect Pastor by Zack Eswine is a great book to help you throw off the yoke of perfectionism and find joy in your dependence upon Jesus, the only perfect pastor and the only one with shoulders of steel and a gospel of grace.
This Quote Terrifies Me
A quote from D.A. Carson about keeping the main thing the main thing, and why doing this matters.