Karen EngleThe Bible establishes specific qualifications for pastors (see 1 Pet 5:3, 1 Tim 3:2–7, Titus 1:8, Eph 6:4). But above all, they are to “set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity” (1 Tim. 4:12)—a tall...
Guest Author“I am not the head of the church. Jesus is.” As a pastor, I had not only heard that many times, I had said it many times myself. And I really did believe it. But it left a major question unanswered for me. If I am not the head, what part of the...
Lexham PressIn pastoral leadership, you’ve got God’s grace to sustain you. He’ll help you through the rough times . . . but wouldn’t it be nice if there were fewer of them? In this excerpt adapted from Pastoral Leadership: For the Care of Souls, longtime pastor...
Logos StaffPastors are people, too. It’s such a basic, “Of course!” truth, yet it so easily slips from Christians’ minds. Like “Dad” or “Mom,” a pastor’s position becomes their name. So even as the world is more and more abuzz with talk of mental health...
Donald C. McIntyreTextual criticism is a hot topic among biblical scholars. The views on the discipline’s profitability span the extremes of being of crucial importance for serious scholarship and the opposing view of being hostile towards the revered doctrines of...
In my first parish I handled not only the care of souls but all the support services as well. It was a great help in succeeding locations to have some clerical assistance. In the mission congregation I served, church meetings, midweek services, and...
By Harold L. Senkbeil Some years ago while traveling in Great Britain I watched a televised sheepdog competition, a contest testing the ability of shepherds and their dogs to guide a small flock of sheep through a maze. It astonished me to see how...
What does the Bible say about church leadership, including: Deacons, Elders, Ministry, Pastors, Preaching, Shepherding? Read on to find out. 1. Matthew 23:8–10 But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ because one is your teacher, and you are all...
Kaleb CuevasFor three years, I was a college campus pastor. That trying and rewarding experience gave me a deep appreciation for the commitments, passions, and challenges of pastoral ministry. As a campus pastor, I wanted those under my care to mature, grow in...
Jonathan WatsonPastor Appreciation Month is almost here! Here at Logos, we celebrate pastors throughout October by offering deep discounts on valuable pastoral resources. We highlight commentaries, counseling works, and sermon archives that provide valuable tools...
How would you rate your preaching skills? When you walk up to the pulpit on Sunday morning, what do you carry with you? Maybe it’s a gnawing anxiety over a point you needed just one more hour to develop. Or perhaps it’s excitement for the central...
Eric VanimanIf you’re a pastor, you lead a busy life. It’s hard to prepare for the next sermon, stay connected to your congregation, and maintain a balanced family life—all while trying to find time alone with God, to draw close to the one who’s...
Sherri HuleattSome insights can’t be discovered from reading plain text—they need to be visualized for full understanding to take place. That’s why media plays such a big role in enriching your study: it allows you to both engage the Word and engage others...
Jake MailhotFor the last six years, Lexham Press has been developing Bible study resources with scholars and pastors in mind. We’ve designed digital resources by leveraging the power of Logos Bible Software. This means that by creating books for use in a...
Dominic SickichWomen in pastoral roles has been a massive topic of discussion in the Christian world for years. Right now on Christian Discourse, there’s a discussion happening on this particular topic. Christian Discourse user Patrick Fore frames the question:...
Pam BauthuesYou have a limited amount of time to plan your sermons, and preparing them can consume your week. Each day, you’re viewing the world through your message’s filter and trying to find ways to craft the perfect illustration or drive your point home...
Elliot RitzemaOne of the hardest things about preaching is finding a suitable illustration. You’ve prayed, you’ve studied the text, and you’ve written your outline, but now you need a good story or quote to make sure your message has its intended effect. As a...
John D. BarryIt’s 6:10 p.m. I have 20 minutes to finish my weekly sermon for a service that begins at 7 p.m. My sermon includes a bit about ancient culture, a few major points I want people to remember, and some questions I hope the congregation will ponder. But...
Kirsten RadkePastors, seminary students, and scholars: transform your ministry with a two-day journey into the Word. April 11–12 in Chicago, Logos is sponsoring Pastorum Live 2013, a conference focused on unpacking Scripture and the role of the church. Study the...
Enrich your preaching and enhance your sermon and worship planning with the Logos Pastorum Series. Now available as a seven-volume collection at a great price, the Pastorum Series collection will save you 23 percent off the regular price. We...
Di DinnisI was happy to catch a few minutes to chat with upcoming Defined by God speaker Lisa Chan. Lisa has been married to pastor, speaker, and writer Francis Chan for 18 years. I asked Lisa about some of the struggles pastors’ wives face. Was Francis a...
Stephen SmithAs we get closer to releasing Proclaim, we're already considering how we can make the most intuitive church presentation software even better! Of course, one of the best ways to do this is by hearing straight from worship leaders themselves. If...