Nehemiah 8:8
Pastor, Don't Make the Bible Harder Than It Is
A reminder to pastors that effective Bible teaching is not about displaying knowledge but helping ordinary people understand God's Word through clear, faithful preaching.
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Faithful Shepherding
For Pastors
Pastoral ministry brings real people, serious problems, and difficult decisions that classroom training may never have covered. These articles offer practical guidance grounded in Scripture, prayer, truth, compassion, and lessons learned through experience.
Be faithful with what God gives you. Use the gifts He has given you, do the work He puts in front of you, and leave the results to Him.
Have a Bible Question or Teaching Request?
Pastors, ministry workers, and readers are welcome to send Bible questions or request teaching on specific subjects. As my time permits, I will do my best to respond or address the subject in a future Bible study or article. Because of time and the number of requests I may receive, I cannot promise a personal response to every message.
2 Timothy 4:2
Pastor, Shouting Does Not Give Your Sermon Authority
Shouting does not give a sermon authority. Learn why faithful preaching depends on Scripture, sound teaching, and the Holy Spirit rather than volume.
Read article →1 Timothy 1:3–7
Pastor, Do You Understand What You Are Teaching?
A warning to pastors about false teaching, careless handling of Scripture, and the responsibility to teach God’s Word with truth, love, and sincere faith.
Read article →John 8:31–36
Seek the Truth
Jesus said the truth will set us free, but free from what? This Bible study explains why believers must seek truth, how truth exposes lies and sin, and why every search for truth ultimately leads us to Jesus Christ.
Read article →1 Corinthians 2:2
What Are People Saying After the Sermon?
What should people be talking about after the sermon—the preacher or Christ? This message challenges pastors to preach in a way that points people to Scripture, conviction, obedience, and Jesus Christ.
Read article →2 Timothy 2:15
Pastor, Never Stop Being a Student of Scripture
Pastors must never let education, experience, or pride replace humble dependence on Scripture and the Holy Spirit. Every Bible teacher must remain a student of God’s Word.
Read article →1 Thessalonians 4:3
Should a Pastor Marry a Couple Who Is Living Together?
Should a pastor marry a couple who is living together? Scripture gives pastors a way to address sexual sin with truth, compassion, repentance, and practical guidance.
Read article →3 John 9
When One Person Wants to Control the Church
Every pastor will eventually face someone who wants the church run their way. Scripture shows how to confront controlling behavior with wisdom, humility, and firm biblical leadership.
Read article →Luke 2:25–35
Simeon Waited to See Christ
Simeon waited faithfully for the promised Messiah. Luke 2:25–35 shows how he recognized Jesus as God’s salvation and what his prophecy revealed about Christ, Mary, and the human heart.
Read article →Proverbs 19:11
The Spirit of Offense
Pastors must recognize the spirit of offense in themselves and others, teach believers how to handle hurt biblically, and lead the church toward grace, forgiveness, and peace.
Read article →James 3:1
Many Teach—Few Tremble
Not everyone who leads a Bible lesson has the gift of teaching. Scripture warns teachers to handle God’s Word carefully, humbly, and with serious responsibility.
Read article →Acts 20:27
Pastor, Are You Afraid to Preach the Truth?
Pastors are called to preach the whole counsel of God, not just the parts people want to hear. Fear of man has no place in the pulpit.
Read article →Matthew 15:8
The Wrong Side of Amen
Pastors are called to preach the truth, but they are also called to live under it. This essay asks whether a pastor’s private life agrees with the truth he preaches from the pulpit.
Read article →Revelation 3:1
Pastor, Do Not Confuse Church Growth with Spiritual Health
A growing crowd does not always mean a healthy church. Jesus warned a church that had a reputation for being alive but was spiritually dead. Pastors must look beyond attendance and ask whether people are hearing His Word, repenting, and following Him.
Read article →Proverbs 28:13
When a Pastor Needs to Admit He Was Wrong
Every pastor will make mistakes. What matters is whether he has the humility to admit when he was wrong, correct what needs to be corrected, and show his congregation what genuine repentance looks like.
Read article →2 Timothy 4:2
2 Timothy 4:2
This piece offers practical biblical advice to young preachers about staying faithful to Scripture, caring for the flock, guarding their own lives, and remembering that the pulpit is for feeding people with God’s Word.
Read article →2 Timothy 4:2
8 Signs You Have a Good Pastor
Eight biblical signs of a faithful pastor who teaches God’s Word, lives what he teaches, cares for the flock, and serves with humility.
Read article →Acts 17:11
What Should a Pastor Do When Someone Questions His Teaching?
A pastor should listen, open Scripture, explain patiently, and admit an honest mistake when someone questions his teaching.
Read article →2 Timothy 2:15
Why a Pastor Must Study Beyond Saturday Night
Why careful preaching requires early preparation, broad Bible study, prayer, and enough time to handle God’s Word accurately.
Read article →1 Corinthians 11:1
Pastor, You Must Go There First
A pastor must follow Christ, pursue holiness, pray, repent, and obey before asking his congregation to do the same.
Read article →1 Corinthians 5:1–6
Pastor, Do Not Ignore Open Sin
Why pastors must confront serious, known, unrepentant sin with truth, love, and the goal of repentance.
Read article →2 Timothy 4:2
Do Not Avoid Hard Conversations
Some of the hardest parts of pastoring have nothing to do with preaching. They come when a pastor knows something is wrong and must decide whether he is willing to deal with it.
Read article →1 Peter 5:3
The Difference Between Guarding the Flock and Controlling It
A pastor is called to guard the flock. He must watch for false teaching, dangerous behavior, and people who would take advantage of the church. But guarding people is not the same as controlling them.
Read article →2 Timothy 4:2
Pastor, Shouting Does Not Give Your Sermon Authority
A loud voice cannot give a sermon biblical authority. A pastor’s authority comes from faithfully preaching and explaining God’s Word.
Read article →2 Timothy 4:2
Pastor, Preach the Text—Not Just the Topic
Why a pastor must let Scripture control the sermon and explain the text in its proper context.
Read article →John 14:6
Pastor, Do Not Preach Everyone into Heaven
How a pastor can conduct a funeral with kindness and honesty without giving false assurance, while clearly pointing the living to Jesus Christ.
Read article →1 Corinthians 4:2
Nobody Ever Told Me What to Do With This
Practical, Bible-grounded guidance for young pastors facing the difficult situations that ministry training may never have covered.
Read article →Matthew 18:15
When a Church Member Crosses a Boundary
How a pastor can address a crossed boundary clearly and privately while protecting the person and the relationship.
Read article →Matthew 7:21
Not Everyone in the Church Belongs to Christ
A warning to pastors not to confuse church involvement with salvation or give influence to people whose lives show no spiritual maturity.
Read article →James 5:16
When a Prayer Chain Becomes a Gossip Chain
How pastors can encourage serious prayer while protecting private information from gossip, speculation, and needless sharing.
Read article →Proverbs 11:14
When a Problem Needs More Help Than a Pastor Can Give
How pastors can recognize their limits, guide people toward qualified help, and continue offering faithful spiritual care.
Read article →2 Timothy 2:2
Train Elders Before You Need Them
Why pastors should identify, teach, and gradually entrust responsibility to faithful servants before the church urgently needs more leaders.
Read article →1 Timothy 5:2
When a Woman in the Congregation Crosses the Line
Biblical, practical guidance for pastors when a woman in the congregation begins crossing personal and marital boundaries.
Read article →1 Peter 5:2–3
Called to Shepherd or Drawn to Power?
A biblical call for pastors to examine their motives, remain accountable, and use authority to protect and serve the flock rather than control it.
Read article →2 Timothy 3:16–17
The Power of Scripture in Preaching
A call for pastors to build every sermon on the living Word of God rather than opinion, entertainment, or shallow motivation.
Read article →1 Corinthians 16:13–14
Pastor, Act Like a Man
A call for pastors to lead with courage, maturity, humility, love, and obedience to God’s Word.
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