The Danger of Raw Ambition

Raw ambition pours sand in the ministry gears and forces the machinery to produce an unholy product: human pride.

The Mark of Holy Ambition

A striking mark of holy ambition is that it elevates Christ and not the ambitious striver.

Ambition May Exceed Gifts

I must face the painful possibility that my ambition may exceed my gifts.

The Danger of Ambition

The Christian who is ambitious to be a star disqualifies himself as a leader.

Good News, Bad News

Pastors hear news all the time. Some of it's good, and some of it's, well, not so good...

GOOD NEWS:

Now that you have an associate, you don't ...

The Deepest Needs

Meeting "felt needs" is not enough, because people do not always feel their deepest needs.

No Followers, No Leader

He who thinketh he leadeth and hath no one following him is only taking a walk.

Preacher Wanted

Wanted- A rector for St. James' Church. He must possess all Christian graces and a few worldly ones; must have such tact and disposition as will enable ...

Qualifications for Ministry

The three qualifications for the ministry are the grace of God, knowledge of the sacred Scriptures, and gumption.

The Ultimate Low-Paying Job

Pastor, on the phone: "I was real excited when they told me I'd make $400 a week. Then I found out that meant $4 an hour!"