Articles by Topic: Pastoral Resources
Sexual Sin in the Ministry
Note: This resource originally appeared on Desiring God Ministries and is used with permission. For the last twenty years thousands of men from across America...Pastoral Counselor Preparation in Evangelical Seminaries
Abstract Survey research over the past three decades indicates that pastors trained in M.Div. programs believe that: a.) seminaries are responsible for training them...Elders—The Church’s Lead Disciple-Makers
Are you an elder in your church? Then you should be one of the church’s lead disciplers. You knew that this was a...Are You Prepared to Minister to Victims of Sexual Assault?
There is an epidemic of sexual assault and the statistics are jarring. One in four women and one in six men are or will...So You Want to Get Engaged?
Introduction We know how to “do” weddings. We work at a church filled with a lot of 20 and 30-year-olds. Every year we...6 Tips for Memorizing Scripture
Earlier today, I read a helpful little booklet written by Susan Heck entitled A Call to Scripture Memory. In this 21-page booklet from Focus Publishing,...6 Unbiblical Methods for Change
Many professing Christians seek change in their lives using methods which are contrary to Scripture. As a result, they don’t experience the change...6 Reasons to Be a Faithful Member of a Local Church
It is our conviction that every Christian should be an active member of a Bible-teaching local church. As believers in Christ, we are members of...Why I Don’t Have a Television and Rarely Go to Movies
Now that the video of the Q&A at Advance 09 is available, I can look at it and feel bad all over again. Here...Counseling Case Conference (C3)
Growing Godly Counselors Good counseling training requires growth in both knowledge and grace. Many counselors expend a lot of time growing in their...Case Studies Training Class: Week 3—Marital Conflict
What Is Our Goal? Our goal is to take the LOVE-KNOW-SPEAK-DO model and implement it in real life situations. Dealing with Marital Conflict ...A Theologically-Informed Approach to Sexual Abuse Counseling
Summary What do biblical scholars and theologians have to say to pastors, biblical counselors, and Christian psychologists who offer care related to the dynamics and...Ministry to Marriages in Crisis (And to Those Affected)
There is never a time in ministry when I am not directly or indirectly involved with at least five to ten marriages in crisis. When...Ten Commandments for Communicating with Chronic Pain Sufferers
No-one suffers alone with Chronic Pain (CP). Family members, friends, church members, counselors, employees, employers, and just about every other relationship one might have,...Augustine’s Confessions: A Guided Tour of Besetting Sin
The blocked texts in this article are meant to guide you in a personal reflection during your reading of Augustine’s struggle with sexual sin....Not Again Sin
This article has two purposes—to teach you to take your sin seriously and attack it effectively. “Taking your sin seriously” could mean many things: (1)...Is Pornography Biblical Grounds for Divorce?
The Greek word for unfaithfulness or sexual immorality is pornea; from which we get our English word “porn” or “pornography.” So the question is raised, “Teaching Children the Gospel at Christmas
I think most everyone is a bit weary of the commercialization of Christmas. Most of us love the season, the traditions, time with family, carols,A Portrait of Christ-Honoring Security
Insecurity (or the fear of man as it is more commonly referred to in Scripture) is something we all struggle with to some degree. It
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