Over the last few years, the usual visitation and paying your respects at funeral homes has become less common. Times are changing. The 3-day visitation plus memorial service and prayer times, which was almost the norm a couple of decades ago, barely happens anymore. More and more graveside services are…

A good pastor’s life is a busy one. Whether you’re living the stretching reality of bi-vocational ministry or full-time ministry employment, the time challenge is always a reality. From meetings, to counseling, to sermon preparation, it’s a long succession of planned events…and unplanned ones as well! But sometimes, you find…

Some people don’t give because they don’t want to share what God has blessed them with. But honestly, some people don’t give because they’ve never been taught what Scripture says about giving.  If they knew the principles of Scripture, they would give. It’s not an issue of rebellion; it’s an…

In a day and age when prayer meetings are becoming a thing of the past, you’re to be commended for keeping them alive!  You have the heart and desire to lead your congregation in prayer or you wouldn’t be here, so let’s talk about the “how to’s” of a prayer…