October is Pastor appreciation month, a month when we make a special effort as churches and individuals to thank our pastors for their ministry to us as undershepherds of Jesus Christ. Every Christian’s life is meant to be a parable of Jesus. But pastors are particularly suited to this because so much of our lives are […]
INTRODUCTION TO THE SURVEY Recently we asked U40ministers to name the individuals who have been the most positive influencers in their life. We asked them two questions: 1. “Who has had the most positive influence on your life? (Excluding wife or husband). 2. “In one or two sentences, how did this person so positively influence you?” Journey […]
Editor’s Note: Journey is pleased to announce that our new resource for pastors, “When the Call Comes: A Pastor’s Guide to Funerals” has just been released. This book (paper and ebook formats) helps ministers prepare themselves to walk with families in grief – from the moment the call comes informing the pastor that a death […]
Sharing the Journey With Those Who Mourn Editor’s Note: Journey is pleased to announce that our new resource for pastors, “When the Call Comes: A Pastor’s Guide to Funerals” has just been released. This 232-page book (paper and ebook formats) helps ministers prepare themselves to walk with families in grief – from the moment the […]
We recently asked the members of Journey this question: “What is the greatest MINISTRY lesson you’ve learned since leaving your theological / ministry training school?” Their answers are not only enlightening but in some cases surprising. In side comments, several wrote that while they had intellectually “learned” a particular lesson in Bible College or seminary, they […]
Yes, you read correctly: the church world will end just 23 years from now – the year 2042. That’s what the current studies and literature are saying. You just have to know how to interpret the studies and read the literature. Actually, no, the studies do not say the church world will end in 23 […]
During my early ministry years I was privileged to serve under two lead pastors. These were most positive experiences for me and I learned a great deal from these godly men. I’m glad to say that I enjoyed close personal relationships with them as well. In teaching me about ministry, my pastors were willing to answer […]
Editor’s Note: In January, the state of New York passed legislation permitting full-term abortion. The lighting of NYC buildings and the video of the Super Bowl style celebrations shocked many, even some in the pro-choice crowd who have advocated for “safe and rare” abortions. In the state of New York, a child can now legally be killed […]
In a recent issue of a denominational bi-monthly publication for ministers, leaders cited two “killer” statistics within that denomination: Today, in 2018, the average age of an ordained minister is 60 years of age; In the year 2000, the average age of an ordained minister was 55 years of age. Clear evidence that the pulpit is […]
This is part two in a recent Journey Pastoral Coaching study of young ministers and the stressors that most affect their lives. In our most recent study we looked at external stressors, those stressors coming from these four sources: those to whom they minister, those with whom they minister, those who are over them […]
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