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A Praying Church Part 4: Discovering a Praying Church

Answered prayer creates faith, which in turn encourages more prayer.

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The Pulpit and the Ballot Box

It is also often said that we should shun discussions about religion and politics, since they are often contentious. Yet silence would exclude too many matters that concern both the church and the state.

Brother Pastor, Glorify and Enjoy God

Brother pastor, whole-heartedly give yourself to the promotion of the glory of God in all aspects of your ministry. The promotion of God’s glory is correlated to your enjoyment of Him in the process. You and your people need both.

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Leadership Styles and Church Conflict

Learning to be a shepherd demands that, out of love for the flock, I put to death my natural heart propensities.

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A Praying Church Part 3: The History of a Praying Church

“The pastor’s primary task is to be a praying pastor who facilitates a praying church.”

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The Pastor’s Essential Library: Faithful Endurance: The Joy of Shepherding People for a Lifetime

This book offers pastors examples of long-term faithfulness in ministry and practical wisdom from veteran pastors for real-life issues.

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How Having God as Our Father Matters

When we remember how much he loved us by giving up his own Son for us, how can we doubt that our Father loves us in any and every situation of our life?

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Finding Balance in Ministry and Life

May we always remember that our family is our most important ministry.

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A Praying Church, Part 2: Prayer and the Spirit

Prayer is so fundamental to the life of the church that it is not a gift. It’s like breathing. It is not an option; it’s the engine.

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The Pastor’s Essential Library: Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome

This book encourages readers who grapple with feelings of failure and leads them to a deeper, fuller understanding of success in Christian ministry.

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Fighting for Community as a Pastor’s Wife

Every word of His proves true, even when you’re going through this season of loneliness.

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An Untapped Resource: How Local Churches can Equip Grandparents for Impacting the Next Generation

By God’s grace, our families and our local churches will be strengthened for generations to come as we intentionally equip and mobilize grandparents for the glory of God.

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Hope and Help for Anxious Pastors

Suffering puts Christ on display in ways that comfortable living cannot. Enduring pain in ministry makes Jesus shine brighter, which brings more hope to those I serve.

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Worship Wars

When congregations move from flaming arrows to nukes.

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The Pastor’s Essential Library: Practically Trained Pastors

This 52-week field guide provides a thorough and practical training program for pastors, aspiring pastors, and church ministry leaders.

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Understanding the Problem of Prayerlessness in Church Leadership

The following is an excerpt from “A Praying Church,” by Paul Miller, published by Modern Reformation. In it, Miller addresses the problem of prayerlessness, particularly in church leadership. This excerpt is part 1 of a four-part series in which Miller will address the importance of a praying church.

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The Ultimate Appreciation God Promises to Pastors

Pastors must not live for the approval and appreciation of their congregations. Whatever your congregation lacks in appreciation of you now will be more than made up for when you receive the Lord’s commendation.    

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Our Call to Worship: Is It Well with Our Singing?

For those who desire a church that sings well, the following suggestions are worth serious consideration.

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Pastor’s Essential Library: A Praying Church by Paul E. Miller

Title of Book: A Praying Church: Becoming a People of Hope in a Discouraging World Author: Paul E. Miller Publisher: Crossway Books Year: 2023 About the Book: In our current culture, the church and prayer are often dismissed as irrelevant. But when believers gather and pray together, powerful things happen: the Spirit equips the saints …

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

The Pastor’s Essential Library: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

Title of Book: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Updated 20th Anniversary Edition Author: Donald S. Whitney Publisher: NavPress Year: 2014 About the Book: Spiritual discipline sounds great in theory, but putting it into practice takes time and determination. Updated and revised for a new generation, Whitney’s guide reveals the importance of the disciplines, shows …