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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
Jesus wants to free us from excessive self-scrutiny, from false accusations that hover over us and haunt our fragile, tender hearts. Fix your eyes on Jesus. Do what you can and leave it with him. The post Leaving False Guilt Behind 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
Pastor, is your wife weary and worn from ministry life? Does she feel the expectations of others creep up and squeeze the joy out of her? Here are three reminders to you, as a pastor, as you love and cherish your wife. The post Pastor, Love Your Weary Wife appeared first on The Focused Pastor.| The Focused Pastor
Old hymns allow us to dig deeper into our faith and add a melody to the life-giving teachings of scripture. Do you need a song of response for baptisms? There’s an old hymn for that. Are you looking for a new Christmas song about the mystery of God becoming man? There’s an old hymn for that. If your church’s music diet lacks variety, I suggest you pick up an old hymnal and seek fresh ideas. The post Reasons to Sing Old Hymns appeared first on The Focused Pastor.| The Focused Pastor
This is the sixth in a series of articles on pastors and the spiritual disciplines. One of the disciplines we can practice either alone or with others is fasting. As with prayer, we fast in the hope that by His grace, God will bless us. The post The Blessings of Fasting as a Spiritual Discipline 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
With Halloween just around the corner, have you considered that it may be an opportunity to advance the Gospel?| 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
Political divisions have made their way into many church families. May we commit to unity around the gospel and walk in Christlike love. The post Reconciling Political Divisions in the Church appeared first on The Focused Pastor.| The Focused Pastor
To be a faithful pastor, you must prioritize your marriage. This means pursuing romance and intimacy with your wife, even if it comes at the expense of your service to the church. The post Why Pastors Must Prioritize Their Marriages appeared first on The Focused Pastor.| 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
Challenges in church planting abound, and I’ve identified 9 that could hinder the forward advance of church planting.| 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
Caring for this generation and helping them cope with their anxieties is one of thegreatest pastoral challenges of the twenty-first century.| 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
Pastor, help guard your kids' hearts. If you want to keep your PK from the fast track to resentment, don’t do these five things.| The Focused Pastor
The unique position of pastors' kids can make it difficult for them to find their identity, but there are things parents can do to help.| 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
Discover 3 reasons for pastors to attend a couples retreat—and how it can strengthen your marriage, your ministry, and your church.| The Focused Pastor
