Part of your role is training the sheep. You will be loved for feeding them, and hated for training them. You are responsible for training the sheep to embrace and understand the culture of your church, how to behave at church, and how to live the Christian life. The worst pastors are the pastors thatContinue reading “Role of the Pastor 6: Training”
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Role of the Pastor 2: Comfort
Psalm 23 says “The Lord is my shepherd… your rod and your staff they comfort me”. A shepherd is responsible for comforting the sheep. I’ve heard pastors say “I’m not here to make you comfortable” which is true in one sense, but at the same time a pastor – a shepherd – is there toContinue reading “Role of the Pastor 2: Comfort”
5 Things I Want to Tell Everyone About to Pastor
5. Work hard. Don’t be that guy who is last to church, preaches, let’s everyone else take the slack, ducks out early. Seriously – just don’t. People will tell you pastoring is hard work, and it is – but don’t become a prima donna. Get in there and help set up the sound desk, stayContinue reading “5 Things I Want to Tell Everyone About to Pastor”
Inspiring and Challenging Dreamers 