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Pastor, Abandon Not the Flock

The stillness of the night is shattered by the howl of a hungry wolf, making the wool of the sheep stand on end in terror like an electric shock just ran through it. Those little sheep really have nothing to fear as long as their brave and strong shepherd stands watching, ready to defend his sheep with his very life. The shepherd,…

The Marks of a Good Pastor

Jesus is the Good Shepherd and will one day personally shepherd His flock when He returns, but for the meantime, He has placed men over His flock who are supposed to be good shepherds as well.  These “pastors,” which is derived from the Latin word for “shepherd,” are ultimately measured by Jesus’ definition of a good shepherd. Do you have a good…

Personal Criticism

CJ Mahaney of Sovereign Grace Ministries is writing a very helpful blog series called “The Pastor and Personal Criticism.”  While it’s geared toward pastors, I believe it’s very helpful in dealing with personal criticism for all Christians.  I really encourage you to read these as I am so that we will be better helped to handle personal criticism in a godly way…