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The church needs to maximize the impact of Easter Sunday, especially in the days following that great event. Here are some suggestions on how to get the most out of our efforts in this great Christian celebration.
The Gospels say Jesus and the 11 left the room of the Last Supper and went across the Kidron to a place called “Gethsemane.” We must not lose sight that Jesus’ suffering, which was not limited to his later beatings and pain on the cross, began here in Gethsemane, under some lovely olive trees.
The Lord’s Supper is a wonderful gift to the church. But many people in the pews don’t understand its meaning well or who is supposed to participate in the celebration. For that reason, pastors should make sure to explain Communion carefully to the churches that they serve.
We know what hymn Jesus and his disciples sang at the Last Supper. It was Psalms 116–118. It was a sober song about rejection. That song, however, ended triumphantly because the day of the rejected stone became, for Jesus, the day of his installation as the cornerstone.
For Christians, it is a time to celebrate what some believe is the most important holiday of the year, Easter. During your busy preparations, take a few minutes to read this list of three things a pastor’s wife should remember during the Easter season.
I want to encourage you to share and show the Good News of the gospel this Easter. Let’s seek after those who no longer darken our doors and remind them that they matter, they are missed, and they have a place to belong in Christ.
Jesus issued a blistering diatribe about the hypocrisy of the Jewish leaders in Matthew 23. Scripture offers no greater example of the uniting of divine holiness and divine love than this statement. After delivering this denunciation of sin, Jesus revealed a heart bursting with compassion for sinners.
Most people, even people who might notionally identify as Christians, are not found in Church except at certain times of the year—like Easter! Let’s think about how we, as churches—and how pastors, in particular—can show hospitality to people visiting churches this Easter season.
One of His first acts after entering the city was Jesus’ famous cleansing of the Temple, where he overturned the moneychangers’ tables and the seats of those who sold animals. He got away with it because the common people believed in him—and protected him!
Easter is a time to reflect on the incredible gift of grace that Jesus has given us. By taking some simple steps, pastors can make sure that they do not miss out on what truly matters at Easter—the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Here are some things pastors should consider when it comes …
Pastor, is your wife weary and worn from ministry life? Does she feel the expectations of others creep up and squeeze the joy out of her? Here are three reminders to you, as a pastor, as you love and cherish your wife.
For most of us, the last few years have been the most challenging to lead, and we have been tested in many ways. As we navigate this season of turbulence, good leaders and organizations should return to the first principles of reflection and self-awareness. To do that, I would suggest three ways: spiritual, familial, and …
We should rejoice in the apparent “triumph” of that Palm Sunday. But we should also remember that for Jesus to be Israel’s Messiah, rejection and suffering were bound up in the initiation of this “Passion Week.”
This lively and carefully nuanced account of the Passion Week will bring you to a renewed sense of devotion for the Savior.
Many couples enter marriage ill-prepared for the challenges that might come. Premarital counseling allows you to walk alongside couples before they marry and build solid foundations for their years together.
God tends to give His best gifts in His own ways and in His own time, for His own glory. It pleases Him to reward patience, faithfulness, and trust. Whatever the trials and troubles of your ministry, remember to look at the blessings the Lord has allowed you to experience and the ones he promised …
Let’s consider four common ministry challenges that can tempt pastors and their wives to seek escape and how God helps them through the good news of His Gospel.
Recognize that an eruption of anger is a plea for help. A hug and a prayer are far more effective than a short answer. Give your wife and children permission to place a hand on your side or shoulder, and never turn such a reminder away or allow your heart to greet it with contempt. …
As church leaders, it is our primary responsibility to establish environments and relationships where people can be trained, grow, and be sent as disciples.
