How Would You Help a Spiritually Stagnant Church? …
John Piper talks about what is needed for a church to have vital religion.
How Can Pastors Guard Their Time With Their Families? …
John Piper shares how he manages his time in order to care for his family.
Is It Bad for a Church to Change Pastors From Time to Time? …
John Piper gives several reasons why it is good for pastors and churches to stay together longer.
What Would You Say to a Pastor Who Is Considering Blogging? …
John Piper has three questions for any potential blogger to consider.
As a Pastor, How Do You Avoid Micromanaging Your Church? …
John Piper recommends two things to relieve pastors from feeling like they always need to second-guess their staff.
Can My Ministry Flourish In an Arminian Environment Even Though I Hold to Reformed Theology? …
John Piper says that flourishing can happen even when a pastor and his people aren't simultaneously on the same page.
How Would You Encourage a Burned-Out Pastor? …
John Piper mentions five approaches to helping a struggling shepherd.
John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 4 …
Advice for Pastors
How Do I Know If God Is Calling Me to Be a Pastor? …
John Piper identifies four things that should be present for aspiring pastors.
Is It Possible to Restore a Pastor Who Has Sinned Sexually? …
John Piper says a repentant pastor can be restored, but he shouldn't presume upon it.
What's Your Advice for a New Pastor Who Comes Into a Church That Has Wide-Ranging Theological Differences? …
John Piper argues for the importance of having theologically unified church leadership.
How Thorough Should a Pastor's Confession to His Congregation Be? …
John Piper talks about how a pastor can be helpfully authentic in front of his people.
How Can a Pastor Respectfully and Lovingly Move His Congregation From the King James Version to a Better Translation? …
John Piper has three suggestions for how to lead a church into using a new translation.
Should I Become a Pastor If My Wife Isn't Saved? …
John Piper thinks it would be very difficult to bear the burdens of ministry alongside an unbelieving wife.
John Piper Interviews Rick Warren on Doctrine …
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Reflections from John Piper on His 67th Birthday …
John Piper shares reflections over previous chapters of life, and shares the hopes and concerns he carries into a new chapter of life and ministry.
Fighting for Joy in Pastoral Ministry …
We ask Pastor John how he maintained his personal awe of God for three decades of ministry. Did he ever burn out? Did he go through dry seasons? And, if he did, how did he get out?
Why Pastoral Professionalism Isn’t Enough …
John Piper shares his takeaways from the 2013 conference for pastors in Minneapolis.
Bi-Vocational Ministry …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Danny Ovalle talks about rationale and practice of bi-vocational ministry.
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