This post was first published in January, 2015. —ed. It is a severe and perverse corruption of biblical ministry to be in it for money. Contrary to the model we often see today, pastoral work and church leadership are not meant to be avenues to wealth and fame. In fact, men who carry the love… Continue reading Free from the Love of Money
Tag: Leadership
The Home of a Godly Shepherd
This post was first published in January, 2015. —ed. The pastor’s primary mission field is not his congregation or the surrounding community—it’s his own home. His abilities to communicate the gospel, to be a godly example, and to lead others in sanctification and godliness are never more accurately on display than in the lives of… Continue reading The Home of a Godly Shepherd
Leadership and Spiritual Maturity
This post was first published in January, 2015. —ed. New believers, and especially young men, are often very passionate for the truth. The joy of new life in Christ goes hand in hand with the desire to proclaim God’s truth to others and see them come to repentance and faith in Him. But that passion… Continue reading Leadership and Spiritual Maturity
The Shepherd’s Public Reputation
This post was first published in January, 2015. —ed. Have you ever considered what the unbelieving world thinks about your pastor? He doesn’t need to be a household name or a celebrity preacher with a worldwide audience—it’s not a question of how famous he is. Put it this way: What do the nonbelievers in his… Continue reading The Shepherd’s Public Reputation
The Servant Leader Warns
This post was originally published in February 2019. –ed. We all understand the importance of roadside warnings while driving. Our safety often depends on the signs that line our streets and highways—especially the ones posted to inform us of potential dangers that lie ahead. Yet in the realm of pastoral ministry, there is widespread reluctance to… Continue reading The Servant Leader Warns
Did God Forbid us to Critique or Criticize Church Leaders?
In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series originally appeared on April 10, 2017. -ed. False teaching thrives in environments where it is unlikely… Continue reading Did God Forbid us to Critique or Criticize Church Leaders?
12 Bible Verses about Bad Leadership
Whether it’s small or large, organizations have leaders to lead the members. The members live in peace or in affliction according to the leadership. Let’s read the following verses to to know what the Bible says about bad leadership. Matthew 23:2-7 NIV2 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be… Continue reading 12 Bible Verses about Bad Leadership