Pastoral ministry can be overwhelming, especially with the limited resource of time. That’s why it’s so tempting to begin delegating things that are difficult but essential for the pastor to do. Matt Judkins lists off 5 things that pastors should never delegate, no matter how tempting it may be.
Every leader in the local church is called to be a part of transformation, but we often give little thought to what facilitates that transformation. One of the greatest tools we have at our disposal is the transformative power of story.
In the past five years working in my current setting, one of the attitudes that surprises me most is one that suggests children and teens should make their own choices when it comes to involvement in the local church and even in faith as a whole. As a parent, you should be the primary provider of spiritual care and nurture.
