By Joe LaGuardia An advertisement from a church looking for a new pastor read: “Wanted: Pastor for small church. Must excel in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, administration, leadership, vision setting, missions, ministry, church growth. Also, ten years experience a must.” A satirical ad, similar in tone, added: “Pastor must know politics, how to dry tearful eyes,Continue reading “Jack of all trades, master of none”
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The Pastor’s Study: Building blocks for effective ministry
By Joe LaGuardia The other day, my six-year old son visited the church office and asked, “Daddy, why do you have so many books?” My first answer was practical: “Because I like to read.” My second answer was theological: “And pastors have to learn in order to serve a church.” It was another way of saying that weContinue reading “The Pastor’s Study: Building blocks for effective ministry”
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