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Years ago I read Baxter's Reformed Pastor and learned the importance of the individual, the value of private instruction, and the need for faithful ministry to "all the flock" that does not neglect even the weakest member of the church. The day 35 reading is similar but with an emphasis on...

As our denomination was developing in the 19th century, the mission of proclaiming Christ and His second coming inspired our leaders to establish a publishing ministry. It prospered...a little too much. The mission got clouded by interest in the bottom line. One humble woman sounded an alarm. The ma...

It has been a learning experience for me acquiring the wide variety of skills needed for pastoral ministry, and I haven't graduated yet. Starting out I dreamed of Bible study, prayer, preaching and revivals. But the years have taught me that churches are more than worship centers. They are financial...

One of the surprises of ministry for me has been the difficulty of defending the faith against false teachers in the church. I had thought that every church board and all church members would support such efforts, but experience has taught me that this often is not the case. I have also found, howev...

As a teen I dreamed of doing great exploits for Christ. Inspired by reading the stories of pioneer missionaries and powerful evangelists, I felt the call. I soon learned that ministry is not all excitement and miracles. The first few bumps really shook me up. When I tried teaching church school in M...