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Common Challenges
Pastoral ministry is fraught with difficulties, risks, and temptations. Discover in-depth, time-tested advice for addressing the consistent difficulties associated with shepherding God's people.
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Leadership
Preaching
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Leadership
Making Time for Sabbath
Deciding What to Change
Dealing with Conflict
Thinking Biblically about Stewardship
Discerning What to Measure
Finding New Ways to Connect with God
Casting Vision if You Aren't Visionary
Rallying People to a Cause
Structuring the Church for Effectiveness
Determining What's Next for Your Church
Preaching
Finding the Right Applications for Your Audience
Earning Trust with Visitors and Skeptics
Finding Your Preaching Voice
Preaching about Money
Improving Your Illustrations
Addressing Difficult Texts and Topics
Creating a Weekly Rhythm
Preaching with Greater Authority
Telling Captivating Stories
Feeding Yourself to Feed Others
Discipleship
Building a Culture of Discipleship
Assessing Whether Your Church Is Too Busy
Pastoring Someone Giving Up on Faith
Giving People a Theology of Suffering
Taking Your Congregation's Spiritual Temperature
Helping People Grow in Maturity
Addressing Sin with Truth and Grace
Caring for People in Grief
Helping People Who Don't Want Help
Encouraging People to Engage Scripture
Outreach
Becoming a Welcoming Church
Presenting the Gospel to Distracted People
Reaching People Suspicious of Christians
Welcoming Sinners without Abandoning Holiness
Pursuing Justice and Compassion
Engaging Your Local Community
Planting Healthy Churches
Thinking Biblically about Mission Trips
Addressing Politics in Your Church
Cultivating a Healthy Doctrine of Work
