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Pastor, Before You Quit...

Joe Mckeever gives counsel to pastors in stressful, high-pressure situations who are thinking of throwing in the towel....

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Here are some actual "gems" from church bulletins: 1. Don't let worry kill you. Let the Church help. 2. Thursday night Potluck Supper. Prayer and medication to follow. 3. Remember in prayer the many ...

Pastoral Infidelity: Problems and Solutions

Dr. Chet Weld

When a pastor falls into sin, especially sexual sin, the ripple effect on the lives of others is often immeasurable....

Illustration: Forgiveness

The scene is a courtroom trial in South Africa. A frail black woman stands slowly to her feet. She is more than 70 years old. Facing her from across the room are several white security police officers...

Two Reasons Why Christians Gossip

Think of how many times you have believed something to be true only to find out the information was totally wrong. Vaccinate yourself with some scriptural truths about gossip....

Sixth Sunday of Lent: The Jesus Attitude

March 24, 2013—Philippians 2:5-11...

What Will I Serve for Dinner?

Parents ask this question on a daily basis. “Should I microwave some TV dinners or make a salad? Pastors make similar decisions for their church families on a weekly basis. Every week, every pastor wo...

Preaching on Sensitive Subjects

I thought I was the first to discover this technique of dealing with controversial issues from the pulpit. But it turns out this little find of mine has been unearthed many times in the past....

The Biggest Differences in Sermons and Delivery in the Past 20 Years

Joe McKeever

Here are five visible changes in sermons and sermon delivery we have observed over the past two decades....

What to Say...When You've Said It All

How does one approach the final sermons in a church before resignation? After having to deal with this challenge a few times, let me make a few observations. ...

Is Dialogue a Basis for Christian Unity?

I have to confess to a certain annoyance with buzz words--warm fuzzy jargon words like "dialogue" and "inclusion." I’m sure at times the annoyance has been of my own creation. They can be perfectly go...