Minister's Toolbox

Nearly every pastor has compiled enough material over the course of their ministry to write one or several books. During this pandemic, pastors are limited by who they can visit, where they can go and even if they can meet as a church. Why not take this extended "time off" to write a book? It is not as difficult or expensive as you once believed. Let me show you how.

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It doesn't take a brain surgeon to realize that Christ is the one thing we offer you cannot find anywhere else, but that is not what I want to speak with you about today. Your church offers more than you think. Oftentimes, we forget the unique privileges every Christian can access by being properly related to God. What can we learn from C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien that will help the church reach the lost?

During the podcast, I asked if you would like to be one of the first people to review my upcoming book, Foundations? If so, email me at [email protected].

I will send you the manuscript, and after you write an honest review on Amazon, I will send you a copy of the book when it is published. 

Paul warned the Ephesian elders about vicious wolves who would not spare the flock of God. Like it or not, part of a pastor's job is to identify and deal with spiritual wolves that threaten the welfare of people in our congregations. How do you spot them? What is an effective way to deal with them. Tune in to an important session.

COVID, elections, rioting, churches closing, masks...where does it all end? Jesus warned his followers that in the last days, the hearts of many would "wax" cold. That doesn't sound good. Many church leaders struggle to keep their passion from slipping into depression and despair as they consider the state of our world right now. How can you avoid becoming someone whose heart for ministry dies a passionless death. Allow me a few moments to share a personal experience that will encourage you.

In this second of a two-part interview, David B. Smith shares with us about his ministry to the "least of these." From his personal experience as an addict for more than a dozen years, David found freedom in Christ. 

David and his wife connect with people in need and partners with pastors and churches to share the gospel in practical ways. This is a great opportunity for pastors to train members in real-time needs-based evangelism while working with a para-church ministry. 

Taking the church outside the walls of our churches is the only logical way to reach and then equip church members to do the work of ministry.

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David B. Smith shares his testimony of a preachers kid who grew up angry at God and left home at 15 years old. After more than a decade of crime, drugs and homelessness, God brought him back to Himself through the kindness of a child. This first part of a two-part series will inspire your faith.

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Church leaders often don't realize how the occult has or is influencing members of their churches. Today, a frank discussion about the influence of the occult on peoples' lives along with some ideas about how to counter the deception in our communities.

During today's podcast, I referenced the Wells For Zimbabwe project. 

Pastors are some of the loneliest creatures on our planet. Most of us were trained or told that we cannot be friends with people we serve. Is this true? If so, precisely where can we find friends? How is a church affected when their pastor is friendless? Are we hindering the cause of Christ by living isolated lives?

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Keep in mind, that I am now publishing podcasts on YouTube.