This Poor Pastor's Podcast

Who doesn't love all the drama surrounding the up to a dozen special Sundays a pastor is expected to endorse.  From Mother's Day to Homecoming, from Christmas to Easter, the fun never stops.  In this Friday episode, I want to talk about the fun and frustration of these special days, and also focus on the importance of the resurrection of Christ to our faith.  

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Did the Holy Spirit show up at your church service yesterday?  How would you know?  Are you tired of the constant pressure to gin up excitement and external emotional evidence to prove that you are a "real" church?  Are you worried that if you have a church in a building that is not a house, that you are not a 1st-century church?  Every day, and in every way, people try to put a burden of performance on God's people.  I just want to talk about that today.

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In this episode, I want to follow up on last week's discussion by offering some ideas to help navigate the minefield of change.  I hope it is helpful!  Change is never easy, but it is necessary.  Knowing what to expect can make the prospect of success a little higher.  

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Change is really, really hard.  It is so hard in fact, many of us never attempt it.  Then we create walls and boundaries to ensure that no one else attempts it either.  

But change is not always bad.  Sometimes, it is actually harmful not to change.  In this two-part series, I am going to talk about change, and what the Bible says about it, along with some ways we can accomplish this difficult task.  I hope you enjoy it!

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This is one of those topics I would rather never talk about.  It is just not fun.  However, the damage done to the cause of Christ, when pastors and spiritual leaders fall into sin is huge. I really want to avoid that in my ministry, and I am sure you do as well.  So...we have to talk about it.

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Ministry burnout is a real thing, and one of the causes is pastors who are trying to do too many things themselves.  The pressure to maintain the accepted ministry model is huge, and many times this burden falls to the pastor.  In this episode, I want to give you an out.  You don't have to do everything. What's more...you can't do everything and do it well. The good news is, you don't have to.  

It has been my experience, that in the average church, the importance of the preaching and teaching of the Bible has been diminishing for a while.  You might be surprised that I think it is even happening in fundamental churches as well.  It isn't everywhere, and it isn't everyone, but the problem exists.  In this episode, I am going to talk about some of the reasons I think this is the case.  I want to encourage my fellow pastors to be faithful to the Word.  It is our greatest privilege.  

It is not easy growing up in a pastor's home.  It isn't easy being a pastor with kids.  Many of us struggle with fear and worry that our kids won't turn out "right."  I know that fear. After many years of doing it at this point, I want to share some encouragement with you.  I hope it helps.  I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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Groups are important.  We are all part of at least one group. That group is the human race.  Group dynamics are powerful, and can be good or bad.  recognizing the benefits and dangers of being part of a group is important to me.  I hope you find this information helpful!

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Last weekend I took a Sabbatical.  It was only the second one in 15 years of pastoral ministry. I need to do it more.  I am going to.  I want to encourage you to do the same.