How Can I Avoid Burnout as a Pastor?
Ministry is demanding, but burnout isn’t inevitable. This guide explores biblical strategies for pastors to protect their souls and sustain their calling for the long haul.
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What Is the Difference Between Leadership Authority and Pastoral Authority?
Understanding the difference between leaders and pastors is key to building a healthy, thriving church where women are empowered to lead effectively.
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Complementarian vs Egalitarian: Which View Is Biblically Correct?
Choosing between complementarian and egalitarian views can be difficult for many Christians. This article explores the biblical evidence for both sides, examining creation, the role of women in the early church, and how to interpret difficult passages about authority and submission.
Read MoreShould Elders Be Required to Make Disciples?
Is disciple-making just for people with the “gifting”, or should every elder be involved? Explore the biblical mandate for church leaders to move beyond administration and lead by example through personal discipleship and spiritual multiplication.
Read MoreShould Elders Be Required to Tithe?
While the New Testament focuses on generous giving rather than a legalistic tithe, elders are called to be examples to the flock. Explore the biblical relationship between spiritual leadership and financial stewardship.
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Church History (Series)
Walk through the story of the Church — from the apostles to the modern day — to uncover where things went right, where things went wrong, and what it means to stay faithful to Jesus’ design.
Read MoreHow Do I Create an Invitational Church?
Discover how to build a “guest-first” culture that empowers your congregation to invite their friends. From the parking lot to the pulpit, small changes can make a big impact for the Gospel.
Read MoreDoes a Church Have the Right to Discipline Christians?
Church discipline is a difficult but essential part of a healthy spiritual community. Learn why the Bible calls us to address unrepentant sin for the sake of love and the Gospel.
Read MoreHow to Lead Communion at Your Church
Leading communion is a sacred responsibility. Discover how to prepare your congregation, explain the elements to guests, and create a meaningful experience that points to Christ.
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Overseer Training (Series)
A 3-week primer on joining the pastoral team as an overseer/elder at a biblically-functioning church.
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The Church in Biblical Theology
The church is neither a building nor an organization. It is a people, the community of all those who stand in a saving relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
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The Picture and The Process of Disciple-making
Disciple-makers everywhere – but how do we empower regular people to do it?
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The Environments for Disciple-making
Creating a discipleship culture doesn’t happen over night. You’ll have to build your infrastructure in these four areas.
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Leader’s Intro to PursueGOD
The mission of the church is to make disciples – but are we actually doing it?
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The Four Purposes of a Mentor Rally
Let’s rally! Connect every month with mentors and small group leaders at your church for prayer, vision-casting, encouragement, training, and connection.
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Spiritual Leadership in the Home
Husbands, you have an important role in your home as the spiritual leader. Learn some practical tips on how to lead well.
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The 5 Priorities of a PursueGOD Pastor
Creating a discipleship culture takes a whole new set of priorities for pastors. Here are the 5 main ones.
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The Role of Elders in the Church
The Bible has something to say about church authority and structure. Is your church listening?
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The Profile of a Healthy Leader
Church leaders, whether lay or staff, should pursue healthy leadership as empowered by the Holy Spirit and defined by these five marks.
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Create a Culture of Prayer from the Stage
If you want to get people excited about prayer (and actually doing it), here’s what you can do from the stage.
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Pastor Essentials
What’s the pastor’s role – and the leaders – in empowering a discipleship culture?
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Making the Handoff as a Pastor
If you want to create a discipleship culture in your church, you will have to learn how to connect your mentors with the people who need help.
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Pastoral Insights from a Sales Guru
Jeb Blount wrote a fascinating book about fanatical prospecting and how important it is for salespeople to keep the first things first. Here’s how that relates to pastors.
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Setting Up Your Church Org Chart
The church org chart for pastors using pursueGOD.org is nothing more than the pastor’s professional mentoring tree. Here’s what it might look like.
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