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Doing Ministry Without Losing Your Soul Part 2

By Lance Witt on Oct 16, 2017

"In ministry, there are certain tensions that we must live with. Sometimes they seem contradictory, but they are tensions that are actually healthy for us."

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8, Psalm 27:4, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Tags: leadership, Balance, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, Healthy Ministry, Tensions in Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By Brandon Cox on Jun 26, 2018

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, Excellence

Death By Ministry

By Eugene Cho on Mar 21, 2018

Is pastoral ministry a dangerous profession? Eugene Cho shares the facts.

Tags: Ministry, leadership, pastor, Servanthood, Pastors, Church Body of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

7 Strong Helps On Staying Married While Staying In Ministry

By Bob Hostetler on Jan 8, 2020

Pastor Bob Hostetler hasn't just survived the challenges that come with being married while in ministry; he lists his marriage as a major ministry success. How does that happen?

Tags: Ministry, Marriage

Ed Stetzer: How To Fight Ministry Pornography

By Ed Stetzer on Feb 2, 2013

Are you easily distracted by high-profile ministries? You might be guilty of "ministry pornography." In this video Ed Stetzer discusses the dangers of ministry comparison with Jon Acuff.

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17

Tags: Pornography, Preaching, Dreams, unrealistic, Expectation  (view more)  (view less)

The Hardest Part Of Ministry: Saying No

By David L. Hansen on Nov 17, 2018

Saying "no" can help focus your ministry, your leadership and your preaching.

Scripture: Luke 1:1-21:24

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, hard, Angelic work, say no  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Believe In Miracles? Part 1

By Lance Witt on Nov 20, 2017

How do you define a "win" in ministry?

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-6:6

Tags: leadership, success, goals, pastoral leadership, success in ministry, church ministry, Mental Toughness  (view more)  (view less)

How To Get Out Of A Ministry Funk

By Tim Stevens on Apr 9, 2020

Tim Stevens offers encouragement and practical advice to pastors going through a tough ministry funk.

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Tags: Ministry, Church, Church Practices

10 Reasons Ministry Isn't For Wimps

By Jared Moore on Dec 5, 2019

Check out this list. Do you still want to be a pastor? If so, then God has probably called you to the ministry.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, challenge, negative, wimp  (view more)  (view less)

5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By Sermoncentral on Jun 8, 2020

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Preaching

Re-Imagining Leadership

By Dan White Jr. on Sep 17, 2018

What does it really mean to grow in Christian leadership?

Tags: leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry

Discover The Power Behind Empowered Ministry This Year

By Paul Hontz on Dec 30, 2011

Discover how to prioritize prayer in your personal ministry in this engaging interview with Paul Hontz.

Tags: Preaching

Success Is Never About Defeating The Giants

By Brandon Cox on Aug 14, 2017

Success isn’t about beating giants. It’s about building a life that grows through trials and challenges.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37

Tags: success, goals, achievement, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, success in ministry, Facing Giants, church ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Preacher To Preacher: Three Vital Questions Before You Quit The Ministry

By Leslie Holmes on Aug 27, 2018

Astounding: 50 percent of pastors serving American congregations are so discouraged in ministry that they would quit if they could afford to do so.

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, quit

4 Ways To Beat Your Ministry Funk

By Steven Furtick on May 8, 2012

It’s inevitable--we all go through ministry funks. Steven Furtick offers four tips on getting out of them.

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, Attitude General