No pastor can do everything alone, and God never intended him to. In this final article of The Six Jobs of a Pastor, Randy Harp reflects on Moses, personal ministry lessons, the importance of pastor friendships, and why healthy churches need every member faithfully doing their part in ministry together. […]
A pastor’s influence extends far beyond the pulpit. People are watching how he lives, treats others, and responds to challenges. Drawing from 1 Timothy 4:12, this article explores the importance of character, humility, and everyday faithfulness, reminding pastors that their lives should reinforce the message they faithfully preach. […]
A pastor’s responsibility extends beyond preaching, leading, and caring for people. He must also protect the church. Drawing from Acts 20, this article explores the pastor’s calling to guard personal integrity, preserve biblical truth, protect church unity, and confront difficult situations with both courage and genuine pastoral love. […]
Every believer has a role to play in the church. Drawing from his experience in industrial engineering and student ministry, Randy Harp explores the pastor’s biblical responsibility to equip God’s people for ministry, develop their gifts, and create a healthy church where every member contributes to its mission. […]
Pastors are called to more than preaching and shepherding. They must also lead. Drawing from personal experiences in church planting and revitalization, Randy Harp explores why biblical leadership requires courage, patience, humility, and a servant’s heart, and why providing direction is an essential responsibility of every pastor in ministry. […]
Preaching is both a joy and a weight. In Part 3 of The Six Jobs of a Pastor, Randy Harp shares personal stories and biblical convictions about the responsibility of proclaiming God’s Word clearly and helping people respond in faith and obedience. […]
Pastoral ministry is more than preaching sermons and leading programs. Faithful shepherding means knowing people, caring through life’s joys and sorrows, and ensuring every member receives meaningful spiritual care. Through personal experiences and Scripture, Randy Harp explores what it means to follow Jesus, the Chief Shepherd, in pastoral ministry. […]
A visit to the Truman Presidential Library sparked an unexpected reflection on pastoral ministry. Pastors do far more than preach on Sundays. This eight-part series explores six biblical responsibilities of a pastor: shepherd, preacher, leader, equipper, guardian, and example, examining what faithfulness looks like in each area of ministry. […]
When I think back over the past year of pastoring, many moments stand out, but none of them have anything to do with a sermon or a service. What has been most impactful are the […]
In 1986, I was 10 years old when my parents decided to join Bible Baptist Church in St. Charles, Missouri, under the leadership of Pastor Ken Dubose. This is where I grew up, met my […]
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