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Category Archives: Pastor
Bruce Gunderson: The Passing of a Pentecostal Preacher
I have gone back and forth about writing up a blog post about the passing of my father-in-law, Bruce William Gunderson (Nov. 17, 1948-Dec. 16, 2018), who died at home Sunday morning. I had been by his side for nearly … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor, Pentecostal
Tagged baptism in the Holy Spirit, Bruce Gunderson, Missions, pastor, Pentecostal, Preaching, prophetic
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Enter the Pastor-Theologian
There is no better place for doing theology than in the life of the local church. It is in the local church that the rubber hits the road and one’s attempts at careful theological reflection need to be applied to … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor, Theology, Uncategorized
Tagged Alice Reynolds Flower, Church, J Roswell Flower, pastor, pastor-theologian, theologian
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Take a Chance
Somebody believed in you or at least trusted you enough to give you a ministry in the church. While I cannot remember each pastor I had as a kid (we moved every few years), I can remember the sense of … Continue reading
What Are You Doing Pastor? Growing the Church
So what exactly is the job of a “pastor”? It would seem it is about the formation of God’s people and not about the gathering of people (God’s or otherwise). The call to serve the Church by serving a local … Continue reading
A Brief Rejoinder to "The Mega-Problem Behind the 'Falls' of Megachurch Pastors"
The ouster of Perry Noble has led to a spate of articles and blogs including a recent article in Relevant Magazine (online) which touts the title: “The Mega-Problem Behind the ‘Falls’ of Megachurch Pastors”. The article’s author, Eddie Kaufholz, proposes … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Pastor
Tagged Eddie Kaufholz, megachurch, pastor, pastoral training, Perry Noble, Relevant Magazine, Sin
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Thinking Big About Pastors of Small Churches
I am delighted with the growing interest in helping small church pastors be the best pastors (and their congregations the best congregations) they can be. Serving faithfully wherever God calls. One recently discovered resource is offering a plethora of helps … Continue reading
Get Ordained, Pastor!
This may seem a bit radical for my fellowship (Assemblies of God), but I would like to go on the record as saying that ordination ought to be the aim of every pastor and not because of education, credentials, or prestige, but because it offers a testimony of faithfulness (at some level). To be ordained… Continue reading
Posted in Ordination, Pastor
Tagged Anglican, Assemblies of God, pastor, Pastoral Ministry
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A Word to Pastors For Pastors From a Pastor
As I was preparing for teaching the Senior Seminar – Ministerial course this semester I spent some time just reading, praying and meditating on Paul’s brief time with the Ephesian elders on his trip to Jerusalem (Acts 20.18-38). I like … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor, pastoral training, Paul
Tagged Acts, calling, pastor, Trinity Bible College
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Preaching Christ and Helping Marriages
Marriage seminars and sermon series are all the rage. Churches seem to offer a regular smorgasbord of options intended to strengthen the family, but are we doing what we were intended to do? Is it the local church’s responsibility to … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Pastor
Tagged Counseling, Eugene Peterson, Love and Respect, Marriage, pastor, Preaching
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Cultivating Pastoral Friendships
I have discovered that several things seem incredibly important for church and pastoral health…developing relationships with those outside your church. Several things which I’ve seen bear fruit in my own life and ministry might be of help to others. The … Continue reading