Category Archives: Pastoral

I was recently asked my thoughts on balancing the demands of ministry and of family. Part of my answer was the following, about which I am seeking feedback from my loyal reader(s):

I believe that often (not always) pastors experience significant tension between ministry and family for two reasons: 1) a refusal to restrict the work of the church to only those things that the church is authorized to do in Scripture, and 2) a desire to expand their own personal ministry reach beyond their local church.

Thoughts? Comments? Snide remarks?

Pastor Steve Thomas, of Huron Baptist Church, with some pithy advice for pastors when they need to introduce change in the church:

If you use your own car to push someone else’s car, it is not a good idea to get a head start.