The word hypocrite comes from a Greek word that was used for actors wearing masks in a play. So it is somebody who is just putting on a show. What you see isn’t who the person really is. Simply put, hypocrisy is when actions contradict beliefs. When you first read the word hypocrite, what comes…
“I’m too busy.” How many times have you said that phrase in the last month? If you’re in ministry, I know this: You’re busy, and you need more time to rest. We all have 24 hours a day, but today those hours seem to go by faster than ever. Everything and everyone is fighting for…
We’ve all seen the funny home videos of weddings gone wrong. The groom feints, the best man loses the rings, the bride trips down the aisle, or somebody knocks over a candle, lighting the church on fire. There are a lot of ways a wedding can go wrong. And pastors aren’t perfect either. There are plenty…
Here’s how to perform a wedding. 1. Know Legal Requirements First, you need to make sure that you are legally able to perform the wedding, meeting all of the requirements of the law where you live. 2. Meet With The Couple Next, you need to meet with the couple to discuss the wedding. Get to…
Happy New Year! At the end of the year, I tested positive for COVID. So I’m quarantined in my house right now. And I’m totally fine. My symptoms are mild. But that’s how I’m starting my year. But can you believe it is already 2022? Many of you are like, “Yes, I can. After 2021…
I was a young pastor fresh out of Bible college once, and I’ve had the privilege of working with many young people in ministry. There are a lot of things about working in ministry that are challenging, and it’s easy to get discouraged and frustrated when you work at a church. There are a lot…
Is it possible to be an iPad only pastor? Can an iPad replace a pastor’s computer? And maybe a bigger question is should a pastor even consider using an iPad as their only computer? I’m a full-time pastor, and I’ve used an iPad since the early days, but it has always been a second or…
Pastor plagiarism is in the news. Some prominent pastors have come under fire recently for plagiarizing the work of others, specifically in their preaching. I wish I could say that this is shocking, but it happens all the time. I’ve seen pastors take entire sermons from other pastors and preach it like it was their…
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