The author reveals a cultural change that took place when clergy were paid based on a tax on the land's value rather than what it produced. This meant that, while parishioners could suffer through a terrible year, clergy would always have a comfortable one.
Bill BrysonTags: compassion suffering detachment ministry
It takes great faith in Easter, particularly faith in the gift of the Holy Spirit, to be honest with our people that we have not a clue to the meaning of some biblical passage, or that we have no sense of a satisfying ending for a sermon, or that we are unsure of precisely what the congregation ought to do after hearing a given text. The most ethically dangerous time within a sermon is toward the end of the sermon, when we move from proclamation to application and act as if we know more than God. 133
William H. WillimonTags: sermons preaching ministry
Our musical artistry and leadership of people need to work together to create an environment that welcomes participation instead of causing disengagement.
Gangai VictorTags: church ministry leading-worship
To do the work of others is slavery. To do the work of God is true liberation.
AnonymousWhere are you looking at blessing as bondage, something you GET to do as something you've GOT to do?
David McGeeNo life is messier than one in ministry
Jerry B. JenkinsTags: faith life-lessons life-changing ministry
There are stark differences between as "achieved ministry" and a "received ministry." An achieved ministry seeks the applause and amen of men. A received ministry sees the applause and amen of God. An achieved ministry may succeed even though it fails. A received ministry may fail (in the eyes of men) even though it succeeds (in the eyes of God). Pastor, one of the most liberating discoveries you will ever make is to discover, or perhaps rediscover, that, like Paul, you have "received a ministry" from the Lord. The pastor's calling is to "serve God's purpose" and glorify hus holy name in the process.
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