Tag Archives: Leadership

The Leader, the Witch and the Warning

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Mark

The encounter of King Saul with the witch of En Dor in 1 Samuel 28 is one of the most bizarre incidents in Saul’s life, and even more so, in all the Bible. Who was this woman? What kind of … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Number, Pastor?

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Mark

There it was in an email I had received.  I predicted out loud to my wife on our way home from church that another one was slipping away.  My mind raced to figure out what I could do to tighten … Continue reading →

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“Celebrity Pastors”

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Mark

I just returned from a conference that centered on the Gospel.  It featured some well-known preachers, what some might call “big-name” pastors; others might use the description “celebrity pastors.”  In fact, I’ve heard one of these pastors described as having the status … Continue reading →

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The Pastor’s Role Model, pt. 2

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Mark

The pastor’s job is shepherding, thus the shepherd is his role model.  His job is not political, vying to win votes.  Though he is responsible to intercede for the people under his care and help them come before their God, the pastor is not the priest … Continue reading →

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