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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. […]
As a missionary with my husband, Jordan, on deputation to raise our prayer and financial support, there have been many joys, and there have been countless moments of seeing the Lord go before us as […]
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — After more than three years without a statewide gathering, the Virginia Baptist Bible Fellowship met on September 15, 2026, for encouragement, fellowship, and renewed commitment to evangelism, discipleship, church revitalization, and church […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — After several years without regular gatherings, the Illinois Baptist Bible Fellowship is taking steps toward renewed fellowship and cooperation among pastors across the state. On September 15, five pastors gathered at Mission […]
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