The Effective Minister of God

PlayStop Popout X The Apostle Paul makes the case that the pastoral ministry, more than any other profession, demands the best, the most spiritually qualified, and the most skilled men. He declares that the standards are high for many reasons: because the spiritual dimension of life is more important than the physical; because serving God…

Thankful for Forgiveness

PlayStop Popout X We live in a culture that views forgiveness not as a virtue, but as a sign of weakness. The victim mentality reigns supreme in our society, and as a result of these and other perspectives, vengeance and retaliation are exalted, not the noble and Christlike virtues of forgiveness and restoration. The price…

The Pastor That Pleases God

PlayStop Popout X In our culture today, people often judges success by what a person achieves, not by their character or who they are. For sports heroes, movie stars, businessmen, or politicians, it is performance, not principle that counts. Sadly, that pragmatic outlook has even infiltrated the church. Pastors are too often evaluated by the…