The Joy in Pastoral Ministry
Though pastoring is tough, the secret to endurance in pastoral ministry is the joys in ministry. Even in the darkest night of pastoral ministry, the joy of ministry always trumps over the hardship.
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“Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship” unfolds, with honest open-heart questions, how we think about the gospel in our lives. The gospel you believe, determines the disciple you make. Radical discipleship is about nothing more and nothing less than laying bare the roots of the gospel.
Though pastoring is tough, the secret to endurance in pastoral ministry is the joys in ministry. Even in the darkest night of pastoral ministry, the joy of ministry always trumps over the hardship.
Sola Church exists to Know Him and make Him known (Mark 16:15).
As Christians, suicide is seen in a very different light. Shikishima’s belief is tied to his behavior, and he says, “That monster (Godzilla) will never forgive us”
Life isn’t easy, is it? The holiday season comes to an end, the credit card debt needs to be followed up, often, these are times when counseling and financial consultation are most acquired based on statistics and census reports. We may be able to retreat from the battle for a little while, but life is full of complex situations that
“The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation. They say that God became Man. Every other miracle prepares for this, or exhibits this, or results from this….” – C.S. Lewis
Praying for the country of the rising sun to become one day known as the country of the Risen Son!
I believe without the doctrine of the church; Christians could not possibly exist.
Pastoring is not just weird, pastoring is hard. Statistics show that 85% of seminary graduates who enter ministry will leave ministry in the first 5 years.
Here are 3 reasons why anonymous letters are “useless” and goes straight to the trash pile in ministry settings.
How can we help others grow in spiritual maturity? How can we help our children to be more Christ-like?
Be willing to make mistakes and learn from your mistakes.
How does the Bible inform and help navigate through the mind of a master manipulator? How can we identify and examine whether we are master manipulators?
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What do you do when you find “pride” in your pastor? How would you feel when you find out your “lead pastor” is maybe a control freak?
What do you do when the one you love is wayward? How do you go about having gospel conversation with family members?
Don’t want to be stuck in past circumstances, that influences the present moments, which unbales you to move towards the future opportunities.
Jonathan has years of experience coupled with a passion and love for teaching God’s word. Visit the Speaking page to learn more and inquire about Jonathan speaking at your event.
Jonathan’s been honored to be a guest on multiple podcasts and radio broadcasts as well as contribute articles to numerous publications.