Ministry Development – Page 4

A Blueprint For Spiritual Success

I Kings 8:15-19 I Chronicles 28:5-10 I Kings 8:15-19 “And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying, Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of… Continue reading A Blueprint For Spiritual Success

Laws of Biblical Interpretation

When studying scripture, it is important to follow guidelines which retain the spirit of the text. Following are several rules of interpretation to aid in Biblical study. Discover the Author, the People Addressed and the Life and Times of the People involved in a give case. Discover the Facts and Truths presented in a given… Continue reading Laws of Biblical Interpretation

The Law of First Mention

The law of first mention may be said to be the principle that requires one to go to that portion of the Scriptures where a doctrine is mentioned for the first time and to study the first occurrence of the same in order to get the fundamental inherent meaning of that doctrine. When we thus… Continue reading The Law of First Mention

Seven Mistakes of Ministry

Notes from Thom Ranier, church planer, pastor and author. 1. I would spend more time in the Word and in prayer. I would follow the biblical pattern of the church leaders in Acts 6:4: “But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the preaching ministry.” 2. I would give my family more time. No… Continue reading Seven Mistakes of Ministry

The Big Dog

By Fred Kinzie You’ve often heard it said, “Old men for counsel, young men for war.” As an older minister, and throughout my pastoral years, it has been my pleasure and privilege to counsel and help many young men in the early years of their ministry. In our church, there has always been at least… Continue reading The Big Dog

Simple five step plan for just about everyone and everything

Seth Godin cuts past the excuses for not being successful and gives five simple steps to getting things done… The number of people you need to ask for permission keeps going down: 1. Go, make something happen. 2. Do work you’re proud of. 3. Treat people with respect. 4. Make big promises and keep them.… Continue reading Simple five step plan for just about everyone and everything

5 Habits That Destroy Saint/Minister Relationships

These items were suggested by Pastor Greg Davis. The original list. Was created by. A psychologist regarding disruptive influences within a family. Pastor Davis suggested that perhaps these are also reasons people can become disenfranchised with the ministry. 1. Disrespectful Judgments – talking down to people. Using names like Dumb, stupid, ignorant… Acting arrogant and… Continue reading 5 Habits That Destroy Saint/Minister Relationships

Jesus Was Not a Sinner

Quite literally, until yesterday I had no idea that there were ministers in our ranks that believed that Jesus was a sinner. Yet in [a recent discussion], I learned that some do believe that Jesus had a sinful nature or an Adamic nature. When I regained consciousness I felt it was appropriate to write a… Continue reading Jesus Was Not a Sinner

Thoughts On Developing A Sermon

2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth Memorize this verse. Recite it to yourself often. Study it, know it, make it part of you and everything that you do. This is the heart and soul of a sermon:… Continue reading Thoughts On Developing A Sermon

Nuggets of Wisdom for Preachers

1.) Pray always 2.) Be patient 3.) Love the Word 4.) Keep a journal of ideas 5.) Remember that God is sovereign 6.) Listen to your wife 7.) Nothing happens overnight 8.) Be a giver 9.) You are a servant … never a master 10.) Take notes on everything, keep every note you take 11.)… Continue reading Nuggets of Wisdom for Preachers