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A PASTOR’S SIGNIFICANCE

WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT?

WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT?

You are no better than other pastors, but to the members of your congregation, you hold a special place, set a part from all others.

WHY DO PEOPLE NEED PASTORS?

WHY DO PEOPLE NEED PASTORS?

Your job description has been predetermined by God to serve people in a distinctive role that meets a need in others that is uniquely yours.

WHY GOD VALUES THE SMALLER CHURCH

WHY GOD VALUES THE SMALLER CHURCH

To believe the illusion that “bigger is better” is not only discouraging to the small-church pastor, but a misrepresentation of the character of God.

THE PRICE OF SIGNIFICANCE

THE PRICE OF SIGNIFICANCE

In a broken world, virtue of any kind has a price tag, and those who pick up the tab are often pastors of local congregations.

A PASTOR’S BROADER SIGNIFICANCE

A PASTOR’S BROADER SIGNIFICANCE

Timelessly, why do human societies need the local pastor, and why does his presence make a difference?

THE QUESTION WE ALL SHOULD ASK

THE QUESTION WE ALL SHOULD ASK

One simple question answered may be all you need to determine a daily course taken through the challenges of ministry.

A PASTOR’S CALLING

YOUR CALLING IS UNIQUELY YOUR OWN

YOUR CALLING IS UNIQUELY YOUR OWN

Serving the Lord is simple, but not cheap. God’s investment into your life makes you priceless and irreplaceable! You are one-of-a-kind, without duplicate, and those who imitate another man’s ministry only cheapen their own value as God’s chosen shepherds. Let’s…

WHAT IS A PASTOR’S JOB DESCRIPTION?

WHAT IS A PASTOR’S JOB DESCRIPTION?

Every smart employer gives his employees a list of tangible expectations. Does God do the same for His pastors? Actually, He does! And it’s worth our while to explore that list and evaluate how well we shepherd God’s people. Needless…

WHO DOES GOD CHOOSE FOR MINISTRY?

WHO DOES GOD CHOOSE FOR MINISTRY?

Survival of the fittest, fastest, strongest and most-attractive plays out in the institutions of the world, but not in God’s world! God chooses the weak things to shame the mighty and the foolish to confound the wise. Together let’s explore…

WILL GOD GIVE ME THE MINISTRY I WANT?

WILL GOD GIVE ME THE MINISTRY I WANT?

God isn’t heartless when it comes to our desires, but more often than not, we must surrender every desire and be willing to do the things we don’t want to do. Isn’t it ironic that those who seek their own…

HOW DO I KNOW I’M CHOSEN TO BE A PASTOR

HOW DO I KNOW I’M CHOSEN TO BE A PASTOR

If God selects certain people to shepherd congregations, how does He let them know? How does He speak? Certainly, He gives directions, and usually, they’re very clear! Let’s look more deeply into the way God communicates to those chosen for…

A PASTOR’S CRUCIBLE

THE MOMENT YOU WANT TO QUIT

THE MOMENT YOU WANT TO QUIT

Every pastor faces a significant moment where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong, and it’s within this moment that greatness is birthed.

THE HOTTEST OF ALL CRUCIBLES

THE HOTTEST OF ALL CRUCIBLES

Rejection is a common occurrence for most pastors.  How does God use it toward a fruitful ministry?

WHY DOES GOD MAKE MINISTRY TOUGH?

WHY DOES GOD MAKE MINISTRY TOUGH?

The making of physical gold and godly character are both out of this world, and there are no shortcuts.

THE BLESS OF PICKING UP THE TAB

THE BLESS OF PICKING UP THE TAB

A happy pastor is a giving pastor, always ready to sacrifice himself for the good of others.

HOW DO YOU HANDLE SKEPTICS?

HOW DO YOU HANDLE SKEPTICS?

Many are skeptical of your ministry, both inside and outside your church.  Jesus’ example offers us answers to the world’s skepticism?

WHY AM I SO LONELY?

WHY AM I SO LONELY?

Loneliness is not a “bad thing” but a “common thing” among those whom A.W. Tozar labels, “The World’s Greatest Souls”.

A PASTOR’S TEAM

KEEPING YOURSELF FROM BEING BENCHED

KEEPING YOURSELF FROM BEING BENCHED

Pastors can be benched by Coach Jesus, because of one fatal flaw, and if unrecognized, this flaw is certain to destroy a team.

MINIMIZING FATAL TEAM CONFLICTS IN THE CHURCH

MINIMIZING FATAL TEAM CONFLICTS IN THE CHURCH

It can be difficult for people to work together.  Can a pastor do something to minimize conflicts between vital members of his team?

YOUR CHURCH IS A SUPERIOR WAR MACHINE

YOUR CHURCH IS A SUPERIOR WAR MACHINE

A vessel in the United States Navy is only as effective as the team that runs it.  Battles are won against men and demons when a church utilizes a strong team to man its battle stations.

PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN MINISTRY

PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN MINISTRY

Great leaders, coaches and pastors share a passion for excellence.  Pastors in particular, as it pertains to God’s kingdom, must press toward a goal of excellence for God’s glory.

ALLOW TEAM MEMBERS TO GROW

ALLOW TEAM MEMBERS TO GROW

How does a pastor deal with failure, immaturity or a lack of sensitivity among members of his ministry team?  What does grace look like in a good leader?

DO AVENGERS ATTEND YOUR CHURCH?

DO AVENGERS ATTEND YOUR CHURCH?

God distributes “superpowers” to different team members in your church.  When they are recognized and utilized, your church itself takes its place in the battle against evil.

WHY DO GOOD CHURCHES DIE?

WHY DO GOOD CHURCHES DIE?

A pastor’s narrow definition of ministry can kill his church, whereas, identifying ministry in certain people can determine the future course of fruitful ministry.

SAYING GOODBYE TO A GREAT TEAM LEADER

SAYING GOODBYE TO A GREAT TEAM LEADER

It’s hard to say goodbye to certain people.  It can hurt, and I’m still not use to it.  But here are a few things I do to minimize the difficulties within the transition.

PRACTICAL TOOLS TO FOCUS YOUR TEAM

PRACTICAL TOOLS TO FOCUS YOUR TEAM

Here are a few practical tools used to focus, motivate and unify members of your team.

HOW BIG IS GOD’S TEAM?

HOW BIG IS GOD’S TEAM?

A local community pastor is far healthier when he sees himself as a small, yet vital member of a “great cloud of witnesses” both geographically and historically.

A PASTOR’S LANDMINES

BEWARE THE KINGDOM SEEKER

BEWARE THE KINGDOM SEEKER

Wolves don’t care for unhealthy sheep, but a healthy congregation attracts them.  Kingdom Seekers are trained to make inroads with you, Pastor.  And so, how do you recognize them?

A LANDMINE LAID JUST FOR PASTORS

A LANDMINE LAID JUST FOR PASTORS

An attractive, yet dangerous form of Sectarianism can blow a good pastor to bits if he’s not careful to cherish the overall Body of Christ and protect his own heart from comparison.

BEWARE OF SATAN’S LANDMINES

BEWARE OF SATAN’S LANDMINES

Satan sets landmines to wound your people and not kill them, because a congregation of wounded Christians continues to influence others.

TODAY’S MOST DANGEROUS LURE

TODAY’S MOST DANGEROUS LURE

“The busier you are the more valuable you are!”  Talented, productive pastors can be lured to believe this lie.  What is your best preventative?

THE LURKING DEMON AT YOUR DOOR

THE LURKING DEMON AT YOUR DOOR

The flesh compels a pastor to compare himself to other pastors.  Demons lurk to fosters these feelings, and eventually, they destroy good churches.  How do you guard against comparison?

KEEPING WIVES FROM HATING MINISTRY

KEEPING WIVES FROM HATING MINISTRY

Many good pastors leave the ministry due to weary, discontent wives.  How does a wise pastor nurture his wife to love the congregation as much as he does?

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Pastor Tom Long
Heritage Christian Fellowship
7510 E Chapman Ave, Orange,
CA 92869
(714) 538-8261
pastortl@hcf.cc

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