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I have read threads similar to this one in the past and haven't responded. But I feel that I must this time. This young man has reached out to...
My first baptism came about 4 weeks into my first pastorate here. When the church was built they decided for some reason to build a fellowship...
Thank you all for your responses! Dr. Bob, do you still have the story of "Silent Night" or can you point me in a direction to find it? Also,...
We are planning on having a Christmas Eve service this year. We are a small church that on a good Sunday runs 50. I am wondering about an order...
As a pastor I am well aware of the expectations of my congregation on my preparedness when I enter the pulpit to preach. They rightly expect me...
Some will disagree with me, but I think it is ok for a pastor to have some close friends within the church. Pastoring is very lonely. Especially...
I have read "The Purpose Driven Church" and am currently reading "The Purpose Driven Life." I would have to say that I truly enjoyed the Purpose...
I don't know if this leads to burnout or not, but it seems to me that the ministry is very lonely. As I wasn't saved until I was 21 and worked...
Thank you all for your responses and I look forward to future dialogue. Dr. Bob, I appreciated the article from Rick Warren, there is much in...
I guess I mean both/and/or. Seriously. I guess specifically getting people to come to church more than one time a month so you can get them...
To the pastors or anyone else out there. I pastor a small church (A.M. attendance about 40). It is possible for us to have around 60 in morning...
As a pastor who wasn't saved, nor set foot in a church until I was 21 one of the thingst that has always fascinated me is that you can go to...
Thanks for the input Molly! I certainly am discerning when it comes to the newer songs. I know there is a lot that isn't biblical or for that...
I have read much on this forum with regards to debating music. That is not the intention of this thread. I want to know how many of you who were...
Thanks! I will check out CBD and the other ideas. Thank you for your response.
In our Sunday School we are about to finish up a survey of the Old Testament. We are thinking about going right into a New Testament Survey...
Thank you all for your responses. I guess I chose the wrong words when I called it an "Ordination Paper." What I am referring to is a paper that...
I am in the beginning stages (read I haven't yet started anything!) of my ordination paper in preparation for my ordination council. My question...
I don't know if I would consider myself "learned" or not as I have only pastored for about 3 1/2 years, but here is my advice. I assume by...
I want to sincerely thank you for all your thoughtful responses to my question. I hope there are still more to come. I understand that we may...