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One of the greatest joys of my life is working with pastors. At Church Answers, we hear from tens of thousands of pastors every year. Most of these church leaders are unknown to the world except for their immediate church and, perhaps, their community. The pastors I know serve selflessly. Most of them are grossly…
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This small series continues with the 4th address in Liberal Theology. OPENING UP SOME ELEMENTS OF LIBERAL THEOLOGY – MY UNDERSTANDING OF SOME COMPONENTS OF LIBERAL THEOLOGY: EXPLANATION In 2015 I had the request to address a group in Boston, England, o…
“And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea…” – Mark 6:48 Everyone seems to know the account of Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee. In fact,…
Scripture: Genesis 7:12-22; Romans 5:8-11 Jesus said, “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man” (Matthew 24:37). In reading Genesis 7:12-22, we see that God looked on the earth and saw that it was corrupt. And the e…
The Resurrections I. The Kinds of Resurrection There are two main kinds of resurrection: spiritual and material. Spiritual resurrection is that of the spirit…
It is December and Christians are entering the Advent season as a time to remember the birth of Jesus. This is the perfect time to think about the Jewishness of the gospels. We focus this week on Matthew 1–4 which are filled with fascinating d…
It is December and Christians are entering the Advent season as a time to remember the birth of Jesus. This is the perfect time to think about the Jewishness of the gospels. We focus this week on Matthew 1–4 which are filled with fascinating d…
When it comes to work experience, acquired skills, and education, you’ll probably come across a lot of resumes that check all your boxes. The next step is evaluating which candidates will fit into your culture. You’ll want to hire someone who treats their staff well, who takes care of themselves, and who desires the same thing for your staff that you do.
If you examine the job descriptions in searches for pastors, associate pastors, and church staff (as we have), you will find (as we did) an absence of expressed interest in character and a profusion of terms connected to skills. Job descriptions, even for senior pastors, have devolved into a can-do list. That is because we…
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