Last week I shared a post about the fact that in life and in ministry we cannot save other people. We can’t even save ourselves. Only Christ can do that (with our believing and acceptance). In this post I would like to explore the reality that ultimately we cannot change the people whom we interactContinue reading “We can’t change them”
Category Archives: For Pastors
We can’t save them
Here is a hard reality for us pastors. We can’t save them. This is true for ourselves too: we can’t save ourselves. First of all we must remember that there is only one Lord and Savior: Jesus Christ. And we all need Him to save us. We need Him to forgive us. We need HimContinue reading “We can’t save them”
A constant reality for pastors
There are many never-ending aspects of ministry. Sunday comes every week. There always seems to be another hurting person. We endlessly seem to work on another ministry task, another parishioner’s need or another Bible study/sermon. But I personally think that one of the most difficult realities of ministry is that we are daily and weeklyContinue reading “A constant reality for pastors”
Do you believe in them?
Dear pastor, I once read a story about a little boy who wanted to play darts with his dad. He told his dad: “I will throw the dart and you say ‘wonderful!’” How important for each of us to remember that we really need people to believe in us and to cheer us on. AsContinue reading “Do you believe in them?”
Being present
Dear pastor, What if your presence with them was enough? Have you ever struggled with the idea that you have to have something super profound to say when you are meeting with people or preaching & teaching? Have you ever felt like the only way to be a successful pastor is to be super creative?Continue reading “Being present”
The privilege of declaring the gospel
What a joy it is to tell people of the peace and freedom that is available to them in Christ Jesus! All of us have particular needs, and the amazing reality is that God wants to meet these needs. The good news of the gospel is that He longs and yearns to supply all thatContinue reading “The privilege of declaring the gospel”
Lingering
Dear pastor, I want to ask you a unique and VERY important question… Are you very good at lingering these days? Let’s define the word: You may be thinking to yourself: “What a strange question!” But here is the point. Pastors seem to be soooo busy (at least in America, much like the culture aroundContinue reading “Lingering”
More than able
Dear pastor, Let us be reminded that God is more than able to handle whatever we face and whatever we give over to Him. As a matter of fact He is more than able to handle it, keep it, bless it, beautify it and use it. We just have to give it to Him. It’sContinue reading “More than able”
Pastoring through questions
Dear pastor, What is God teaching you? What is God prompting you to do? Are you enjoying your times with Him (in prayer/Bible reading/worship)? Who is God telling you to reach out to? What temptation are you facing and how are you handling it? Depending on your source the answer may vary but it isContinue reading “Pastoring through questions”
Be prepared in season and out of season
This Scripture is found in 2 Timothy 4:2 and is often repeated to pastors at their ordination. It is sound wisdom and we will do well to follow it but we also should remember that this comes from God’s Word and therefore reveals God’s will for each of us as His ministers. But I wonderContinue reading “Be prepared in season and out of season”
