No preacher ever “arrives.” If a preacher ever believes he has mastered the craft and can push cruise control and glide along, he is in a dangerous place. I am confident, however, that you desire to improve your preaching and are earnest to do so. Here are 5 ways to strengthen your preaching. The post 5 Ways to Improve Your Preaching appeared first on The Focused Pastor.| The Focused Pastor
“Tool” is an excellent word for men training to be pastors. As pastors, it is not our job to tell God what kind of “tool” we are. He calls and sends. Our job is to be ready and sharp for when He does call. We want to be useful tools. The two ways to stay sharp are by keeping a close watch on our life and our doctrine. The post Watch Your Life and Doctrine appeared first on The Focused Pastor.| The Focused Pastor
Here are seven biblical truths we will do well to impress on the people in our congregations about eschatology. The post The Doctrine of Last Things and a Pastor’s Ministry appeared first on The Focused Pastor.| The Focused Pastor
The Bible has more to say about angels and demons than we might suspect and that a full-orbed understanding of the biblical message cannot afford to ignore their place in God’s story. Here, then, are seven truths about angels we’ll do well to teach the people in our congregations. The post The Doctrine of Angels and a Pastor’s Ministry appeared first on The Focused Pastor.| The Focused Pastor
October is a great opportunity for church members to honor and bless your pastor(s), but if your church calendar won’t cooperate - do it any time of the year like a key anniversary or birthday. The post 4 Simple Ways To Honor Your Pastor appeared first on The Focused Pastor.| The Focused Pastor
Here are five practical tips to negotiating your salary with search teams and personnel committees with wisdom and grace.| The Focused Pastor
Ken Sande offers practical steps to prevent irreparable conflicts in pastor/leadership relationships.| The Focused Pastor
Pastor, be known. Remember that pastoral community and accountability are gracious safeguards. Let your flock minister to you, too.| The Focused Pastor
How do you know if you're called to ministry? Here are five questions to consider as you discern whether you may be called to pastor.| The Focused Pastor
We don’t need to overthink strategy with cutting edge cultural insights. We just need to be the doing the hard but simple work of planting.| The Focused Pastor
Are you trying do let go of bitterness? Turning our resentment over to the Judge of heaven is the way we can heal.| The Focused Pastor
Training the next generation of pastors is vital for the church’s future. Discover biblical steps to train, equip, and send future leaders.| The Focused Pastor
Discover how understanding, "blessed are the merciful" can equip pastors to lead with Christ-like compassion in their church.| The Focused Pastor