Various blog posts from the pastors of the BBFI
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. […]
Rocky Mountain National Park reminded me that the higher we climb, the farther we can see. More importantly, the longer we walk with Christ, the clearer we recognize His faithfulness. Discover how Psalm 121 and one unforgettable mountain journey point us beyond creation to the Creator. […]
The incredible arches of Arches National Park weren’t formed overnight. They were shaped through every season. In this sixth devotional from Seven Sermons God Preached Through His Creation, discover how Philippians 1:6 reminds us that God is still patiently shaping our lives into the masterpiece He intends us to become. […]
A detour to Canyonlands National Park became a powerful reminder that God always sees what we cannot. In this fifth devotional from Seven Sermons God Preached Through His Creation, discover how Proverbs 3:5–6 encourages us to trust the Lord, even when we can only see the next step. […]
Every hoodoo at Bryce Canyon is different, reminding us that God’s creativity is on display throughout His creation. In this fourth devotional, discover how Bryce Canyon, Psalm 139, and a night beneath the stars illustrate the truth that God didn’t create carbon copies. He created original masterpieces. […]
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