If Jesus—the Good Shepherd—is our prime example as a pastor or leader and the Bible is our primary guide, why is it so difficult to pastor God's people well? Be wary of those who say it's easy—it's not!...
Whether large or small, new or used, in what way would your church benefit or what value would a church or pastoral assessment have for any fellowship of believers? Read more
A sports coach strives to help the athlete get the most out of his ability, and to get better in his sport. Read more
When a pastor contacts Poimen Ministries because he's interested in learning and growing in his ministry, that's when we jump in to help "mentor" that pastor. Read more
Who does a busy senior pastor talk to? Whom can he trust? Where can he find objective help, another set of eyes on himself and the ministry? Read more
When a pastor steps aside from his church, it can be for good reasons or sometimes for unfortunate ones. In either case, the church will be without a pastor, and will need to find out who the Lord has in mind to assume that role in the future. Therefore a transition process is needed … a process that moves the church from what it has been to what it will be. Read more
When a church receives a new pastor, the pastor and church are thrust into a new phase of adjustments. If the incoming pastor is a seasoned minister, it’s easier. If he’s in his first pastorate, it can be more challenging. Read more
Poimen Ministries has been involved in numerous pastoral transitions. A few of these transitions have been for purposeful reasons, and others of them have been for sad or tragic reasons. In any case, it’s always a challenging situation, an opportunity to see our Good Pastor do His great work. Read more
If Jesus—the Good Shepherd—is our prime example as a pastor or leader and the Bible is our primary guide, why is it so difficult to pastor God's people well? Be wary of those who say it's easy—it's not!...
Considerable instruction and guidance are found in the Bible but pop culture also has a lot to say about it and a bit too much influence....
Jesus taught with authority. The crowds and the disciples observed this and it astonished them. It was so different than what they were used to from the scribes—the experts in the Law—the highly educated scholars (Matt 7:28-29).
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