A pastor’s ministry is as effective as his/her reputation. A pastor’s morality is held to a higher standard, so the wise pastor avoids even the “appearance of evil” in sexual matters. The best practice is to be professional. Single ministers…
Category: Religion
Preparing Couples for Marriage is an essential pastoring skill
A wedding is more than a ceremony. It is a covenant before God. That means pastors must take their role seriously when guiding couples toward marriage. First, insist on counseling before agreeing to perform the ceremony. Love is strong, but…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
The Musical Code Switch When church musicians serve multiple congregations, the music must match the movement By Robert Wright | Minister of Music, New Light Baptist Church & Ludden Chapel Baptist Church | April 21, 2026 Every veteran church musician…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
A Column for Church Musicians & Song Leaders By Robert K. Wright | March 29, 2026 Are We Missing Out Because We’re Caught Up Luke 4:19 • Rev. Tony Butler • New Light Baptist Church I didn’t prepare a single…
Female Minister Protocols Are Changing
Church life is changing, and so are the customs around women in ministry. Not many years ago, a woman standing in the pulpit was not widely accepted. Today, that picture is different. Doors are opening. Minds are shifting. Much of…
When pastors step into the public arena, the shield is lifted
In church circles, ministers often enjoy a “biblical shield” from harsh criticism. This is rooted in 1 Timothy 5:19, which cautions against entertaining accusations without multiple witnesses. However, the contemporary leader must understand a hard truth: The criticism shield does not extend…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
A Column for Church Musicians & Song Leaders By Robert Wright | March 29, 2026 If Only Genesis 16:1–6 • Rev. Marcus Davis • Ludden Chapel Baptist Church Before Rev. Marcus Davis preached “If Only” from Genesis 16:1–6 last Sunday…