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. […]
I don’t want to be a prophet of doom, but as a minister in touch with many ministers, I see a coming pastoral crash. And I’m not sure we can stop it. The impact of the world response to COVID-19 will be felt for many years to come. It will be felt in every career field and in every home. This post does not diminish the hard work and adjustments being done by first responders, law enforcement, health care workers, and the educational structures. But from my perspective, those who serve in ministry are, in my thinking, in particular danger for several reasons. […]
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