What is “Fair” Compensation for Ministers? … And Other Issues.
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 Posted in Church Life, Pastoral Issues, Rob Ayers, Uncategorized | 54 Comments »By far one of the worst arguments I ever got into with my Dad was over the issue of minister compensation. My Dad is a long time deacon and church treasurer who has "seen them come and go." The ...
You Make the Call! - Episode 1
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in Baptist Life, Church, Church Life, Culture, Current Events, Missions, Pastoral Issues, SBC Issues, Theology | 24 Comments »A Brief Word of Explanation ... I'm going to experiment with a new form of post today. Viewers of 1980's-era Monday Night Football or This Week In Baseball might remember a segment called “You Make the Call”, sponsored for quite some ...
Vacation And The Law Of The Indispensible
Monday, June 2nd, 2008 Posted in Family, Pastoral Issues, Roger Ferrell | 11 Comments »It's Sunday night and its been a long 14-hour day of work pastoring a church. And know what? I feel great. Know why? I just got back from a glorious 13-day vacation. Now I know what you are thinking. 13 ...
On Funerals
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 Posted in Bowden McElroy, Church Life, Culture, Ministry, Pastoral Issues | 8 Comments »I went to a funeral yesterday; I'll be attending another one tomorrow. Tomorrow's funeral is for a family member: my wife's uncle. Since tomorrow is the last day of school, my wife – a teacher – will be unable to ...
Small Church Leadership Conference Begins Tomorrow
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 Posted in Les Puryear, Pastoral Issues | No Comments »The culmination of a year's work will come to fruition at Lewisville, NC on March 27-29. That's when the Small Church Leadership Conference will be held. If you aren't able to attend this year, we will have video and mp3 ...
Like Father, Like Son?
Thursday, March 20th, 2008 Posted in David Rogers, Pastoral Issues, Testimonies | 9 Comments »Almost 2 ½ years ago, my father went to be with the Lord. Frequently, I am asked what it was like to grow up as the son of Adrian Rogers. At times, it is hard to know just how to ...
Hula Hoops, Post-it Notes, And Other Ideas
Monday, March 17th, 2008 Posted in Hariette Petersen (SelahV), Pastoral Issues, SBC Issues, Unity | 7 Comments »About 20 years ago, I wanted my husband to help me invent something to clean off bathtub soap scum. "We'll call it a scum-buster. We could make a fortune," I encouraged. "Especially for women like me who have to crawl ...
Reporting Sexual Abuse
Thursday, February 21st, 2008 Posted in Bowden McElroy, Church Life, Family, Pastoral Issues | 17 Comments »"As a pastor, do I have to report sexual abuse?" The question above was a search phrase that sent someone to my web site. I hope they found what they were looking for. Just in case I haven't spelled ...
Do Not Fear
Monday, February 18th, 2008 Posted in Les Puryear, Pastoral Issues | 3 Comments »Many people are struggling with fear. Fear adversely impacts our walk with Christ and the results can be dismal disobedient despair. God does not want us to live in a spirit of fear. The Bible says in 2 Tim. 1:7, ...
Got Life? Get A life.
Thursday, January 17th, 2008 Posted in Baptist Life, Family, Pastoral Issues, Roger Ferrell | 14 Comments »Mind if I share with you about my life as a pastor and church planter? Oh, wait, those aren't my only roles. Maybe I should say my life as a husband, father, friend - and gardener. A few months back I ...
