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Personal Note To My Pastor Friends

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Taking a break from the norm here on our website, I felt like someone needed to hear the words, “Good Job!” In the hustle and bustle of ministry, it is always good to hear something like that. I wanted to take a moment and share those encouraging words with my friends who are very busy serving the Lord!


Return The Favor

I am sure that at least one person was encouraged by reading the introduction to this post. In view of this, why not return the favor and call a friend in the ministry to encourage him. I have found that some people never hear this! At times, it is because they seem like nothing bothers them. Thus, people feel as though they are okay. Maybe you know of someone like that? If so, CALL THEM NOW!!! Those people really need to be encouraged!

A Personal Illustration

Please allow me to share a personal illustration. In my first pastorate, many years ago, I was facing a tremendous issue with the church. I had no prior experience pastoring, and this church really needed someone with more than I had. At any rate, I was perpetually under the gun and facing discouragement.

God knew all about this and I am so glad He did! It seemed that when I could not face another day or take another step forward, a local preacher, knowing what I was up against, always seemed to call me when I needed a friend. This pastor will never comprehend the full extent of his kind words this side of Heaven!

Seek To Be An Encourager

It suffices to say that we, who are pastors, should remember each other. We know what the ministry can put in our pathway, and we know that every pastor doesn’t have the same experience and temperament. Imagine what could happen if ALL spiritual leaders would encourage one another? Seek to be an ENCOURAGER!

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Tips For Pastors When Conducting A Deacons’ Meeting

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Pastor Andrew SchankFor as long as I have been saved, knowing who a Deacon and Pastor were, there have always been the jokes about the conflict that can arise between these two offices in the local, New Testament church. As we all know, this conflict does not need to be in the church. In fact, it can be avoided entirely! When I think of how sweet the meeting CAN be, when deacons and pastors meet together, I am reminded of Psalms 133:1.

 (Psalms 133:1) <> “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”  (KJV)

Listed below are 19 practical tips for pastors when conducting a Deacons’ Meeting.

#1 – Have a written agenda and give each of the deacons a copy.

#2 – Plan the meeting carefully.

#3 – Be prepared to lead the meeting, Remember, leadership is priceless.

#4 – Use simple parliamentary rules.

#5 – Set a quorum of deacons to be present.

#6 – Do not come and ask, “What are we going to do?” Come with a plan.

#7 – Do not force issues.

#8 – Show proper respect for deacons.

#9 – Seek to build a consensus.

#10 – Listen carefully to the deacons. God has given them wisdom in areas that you may not have.

#11 – Do not allow railing.

#12 – Do not allow gossiping.

#13 – Keep everything within the walls of the meeting. Deacons should not even share with theirwives confidential matters discussed in the meeting.

#14 – Be open and above board with the deacons (and the church).

#15 – Go slow on difficult matters.

#16 – Do not be too far ahead of the deacons in your leadership.

#17 – Impart to them your vision.

#18 – Do not try to drive the deacons; lead them.

#19 – End the meeting on a high note.

These tips have been taken from the book A Manual For Young Pastors (And Older Ones Too) by Dr. Jim Phillips. Dr. Phillips has graciously given permission for The Working Pastor to use his material. Any quotes from here need to be given to Dr. Phillips. For those who would like a copy of this book simply contact Brother Phillips: Dr. Jim Phillips – 13 Darby Hill Lane Taylors, SC 29687 or call: 864-609-9431 The book is $17.00 and $3.00 S&H.;

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By John Phillips / Kregel Academic & Professional

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Enduring The Unendurable!

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This sermon outline encourages us as followers of Jesus Christ to continue on in spite of our obstacles. God gave this message to me on one of the hardest days of my ministry! Meditate upon this message and see if it doesn’t help you too!


Title: “Enduring The Unendurable!”

Text: II Corinthians 4:16-18

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18) “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”  (KJV)

Introduction:

•    In life we all have a cross to bear.

(Galatians 6:5) “For every man shall bear his own burden.”  (KJV)

•    Paul describes his circumstances in the previous verses!

(2 Corinthians 4:8-12) “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. So then death worketh in us, but life in you.”  (KJV)

•    Many do not continue in God’s Will for their life because of their cross.
•    This cross is a sign of discipleship. We must endeavor to carry this cross even though it seems that it is unbearable!
•    Set backs, disappointments and misunderstandings all make things look different than what they really are! They are often like the funny mirrors at the fair!
•    Paul mentions some things here in our verses that should help us tonight!

Proposition: There are three things that suffering can produce in our lives if we derive our strength in God and His Word!

I.    When Crosses Get Too Heavy, Remember That God Proportions Your Shoulders To The Size Of The Cross You Have!

(2 Corinthians 4:16) “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.”  (KJV)

A.    Funny thing about crosses, they are big and awkward. Never suitable… any way you carry them they hurt. It takes much discipline and purpose to carry them any distance.

B.    But is not that what God has called us to do!

C.    He never expects us to carry our cross any where without Him carrying one side!

D.    Crosses tend to show the onlookers, your inability to function, or they will embarrass you!

E.    The masses seem like they care very little about your cross, but there are a few of your brothers and sisters in the Lord that are concerned!

II.    When Crosses Leave Their Marks On You, Remember That They Produce Rewards!

(2 Corinthians 4:17) “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”  (KJV)

A.    The awkward, heavy, detestable, and hurtful cross that Jesus bore, produced the reward of Salvation!

B.    Think about it, the only way for you to have your sins forgiven and a home in Heaven was for Jesus to endure the cross!

C.    There are people who God will use you to reach, but you will have to carry your cross to produce the fruit!

D.    When the cross digs in and leaves its marks, then you dig in deeper and let God make you His instrument!

III.    When Crosses Seem To Be The Only Thing You See, Look To Finish Line!

(2 Corinthians 4:18) “While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”  (KJV)

A.    Many times we get so focused on making it one more step that we forget that there is a finish line!

B.    Many times we cannot enjoy the smell of roses, the warmth of the sunlight, and the aroma of daily nutrition for the cross that we are carrying!

C.    We are focused on the temporal rather than the eternal!

D.    We should make it our practice to see the finish line by faith!

Conclusion:

To The Sinner:

•    Repent and believe the gospel!

To The Christian:

•    All of us face hard and barren times, but God can cause the floods to fall on dry ground!
•    The God shape you as clay on His wheel!

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