The Five Fold Ministry? A Question of Ephesians 4.11-14
Whatever gifts we have are given to us by the Lord who is making all things subject to the Father by making us (in the power of the Spirit) to be in Christ Jesus as all in all.
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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,…
Book Recommendations for a Pastor in Training
The following is an email reply I sent to one of my students regarding recommendations for books as he prepares for a couple…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…