By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. In many congregations, being named an “associate minister” is a sacred milestone, yet the title is often widely misunderstood. Too frequently, newly appointed ministers assume the designation means more than it does. To serve effectively, one…
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. In a crisis room, long-winded words rarely bring comfort. When Peter briefly walked on the water and began to sink he prayed quickly and passionately, “Lord save me.” Wise pastors know the art of the “Peter Prayer.”…
Pastors must exercise care in receiving and reporting donations and love offerings. The fact that many people are doing it, won’t make it right if it becomes an issue. A common misconception in ministry is that “love offerings” or “appreciation…
Finished and Still Being Finished By Robert Wright • Ludden Chapel Baptist Church • August 23, 2026 Rev. Marcus Davis titled it “Let Me Reintroduce Myself,” and he meant it plainly. Standing in 2 Corinthians 5:17, he called regeneration the…
It won’t take long for a congregation to know whether its pastor is actually well-read or a cut-and-paste scholar. So, pastors must read. In a digital age of quick scrolling, pastors face a subtle temptation: confusing online scanning with genuine…
Don’t let your doctorate in Divinity, or your License to preach go to your head. A pastor may know a lot about the Bible, but most pastors have learned that there are often cases that are above their training level.…
Preaching an exciting, thought-provoking sermon on Sunday is great, but a pastor’s real value is shown in times of trouble. When crisis strikes—whether a family faces financial collapse, a legal dilemma, or a devastating loss—the pastor and the church step in…
