Doubt becomes sin when, instead of seeking truth and a deeper knowledge of God, it seeks to undermine or reject him – Barnabas Piper

This post was written by Barnabas Piper. You can find the original post here. I am grateful for Barnabas’ words of transparency; they’re refreshing and deeply encouraging. Justin pastored a mid-sized suburban church. He started as the youth pastor, weathered some leadership changes, grew in respect and influence, and was eventually called to lead the…

Dave Kraft on the Responsibility of every Christian Leader

Dave Craft submits that every Christian leaders has four major responsibilities. Shepherding – a leader loves and cares for those being led. Developing – a leader helps those being led in their personal walk with Jesus Christ to become fully devoted followers. Equipping – a leader trains those being led for ministry. Empowering – a…

4 Major Responsibilities of Every Christian Leader

Dave Craft submits that every Christian leaders has four major responsibilities. Shepherding – a leader loves and cares for those being led. Developing – a leader helps those being led in their personal walk with Jesus Christ to become fully devoted followers. Equipping – a leader trains those being led for ministry. Empowering – a…

Ministry leaders who have a healthy emotional iq are likely to have greater ministry benefit – Dr. Thom Rainer

Here’s a brief word from Dr. Rainer on Emotional Intelligence (summarized from Daniel Golman’s book Emotional Intelligence). The implications of emotional intelligence within pastoral ministry or leadership in general, are very significant.  In fact, Dr. Rainer says that “ministry leaders who have a healthy emotional iq (intelligence quotient) are likely to have greater ministry benefit.” So what exactly is emotional…

Practice Self-Critique in Preaching

Preach. Put simply, “you learn to preach any preaching” (111) so preach. Study Preaching. A preacher should become a student of preaching, which means read books on preaching, perhaps take a class on preaching and listen to good preachers and ask the question, “what makes them good”? Focus on the message. H. B. says, “it…