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…
Category: Religion
The Choir Stand Pulpit
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…
Pastors who read avoid being shallow
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…
Knowing when to get professional help
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.…
Pastors show their worth in times of need
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…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
Turn It Over to Jesus By Robert Wright — Ludden Chapel Baptist Church Rev. Mariko Billups stood in for Rev. Marcus Davis Sunday and preached from Matthew 14:13, with John 6:9 for the barley and the boy. He called it…
A sense of humor helps
Ministry is serious business, but taking yourself too seriously is a fast track to burnout and division. In the high-stakes environment of church leadership—where opinions run deep, emotions flare, and expectations are sky-high—a well-timed sense of humor is one of…