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Minister's Toolbox

233 Episodes

12 minutes | Jun 9, 2022
EP 232: Is Deception Undermining Your Ministry?
Technology has dramatically increased our access to information and teaching. It has also afforded many Christian celebrities to influence hundreds of thousands via YouTube and other platforms. Have people in your church endangered their faith by listening to the "prophets" of social media? During this podcast, I want to identify one source leading people toward a destructive belief system at odds with scripture. Don't miss it!
18 minutes | May 25, 2022
EP 231: Should Pastors Take A Job In The Marketplace
Have you ever been ashamed to ask for a raise at your church? Do you find ministry discouraging because you cannot pay your bills and work part-time to meet expenses? Join me as I interview Jon Sanders and Les Hughes from Entrepastors. They share an utterly refreshing approach to how pastors can engage the culture without compromising their calling. Connect with Entrepastors. See my recent book recommendations.
16 minutes | May 18, 2022
EP 230: Is Your Preaching Missing The Target?
Bible Schools, seminaries, and denominational meetings spend enormous amounts of time helping future ministers preach well. The focus is doctrine, presentation, and effectiveness, but something basic is often missing. Ministers spend on average eight hours preparing sermons, but many fail to make an impact. Have we been missing the target by failing to recognize something obvious to our hearers? Join me today for an insightful podcast.
16 minutes | May 11, 2022
EP 229: Are You A Human Being Or A Human Doing?
Most of us have preached or used this phrase in our ministry, but have we ever turned the spotlight toward our vocation? Tragically, most pastors evaluate themselves based solely on performance, using comparison with others as the chief standard. As a result, most pastors live emotionally depleted lives, running from pillar to post to prove their self-worth. Today, we take a step back to ask a few simple questions to ensure the health of our souls.
15 minutes | Apr 26, 2022
EP 228: Have You Been To The Cross Lately?
The cross is a message pastors preach in thousands of churches throughout the world each week, but what does the cross mean in real-time? Paul said that he lived a crucified life and, through that experience, preached the gospel. What does it mean to live a crucified life, and how does that impact a pastor's life and ministry?
16 minutes | Apr 12, 2022
EP 227: Is That A Light At The End Of The Tunnel Or An Oncoming Train?
Pastors face problems, challenges, and trials of their faith each day. It is frustrating when many do not get resolved and pile one on top of another. Have you ever reached the breaking point and, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, learned that it is yet another trial heading your way? Welcome to the club! Today, I share a biblical yet straightforward strategy for turning trials into triumphs, and the secret is hidden in plain sight. Join me! Connect with me at @ministerstoolbox@gmail.com. Check out R.T. Kendall's Book.
17 minutes | Apr 5, 2022
EP 226: Are You Casting Your Pearls Before Swine?
Whether you realize it or not, you have accumulated pearls throughout your time as a gospel minister. These pearls have value, but are you sharing them with people who don't appreciate them? Jesus' warning is particularly appropriate for those in ministry who give so much of our time, only to be devalued by those who should know better. I speak today about your pearls and how to avoid pigs!  View the video series on the prophetic.   Check out my books on Amazon.
13 minutes | Mar 28, 2022
EP 225: Why Pastors Are Some Of The Most Unforgiving People On The Planet
Unforgiveness is challenging - especially when people hurt or slander our reputations. Pastors are no different when it comes to releasing those who have hurt them. Today, I share a universal problem that nearly every pastor faces in day-to-day ministry with respect to forgiveness. I hope you can join us! During the podcast, I share a free resource for any leader who wants to explore the biblical gift of prophecy. Many seem to misunderstand how this gift is designed to benefit the church, and some misuse it all together. 
17 minutes | Mar 15, 2022
EP 224: Has Worship Lost Its Meaning In Today's Church?
Some might rightly ask, Has worship lost its meaning In Today's Church? Churches worldwide compete to display the "best" worship sound, lights, band, or voices. Is that worship from God's perspective? Some churches declare they have "contemporary" worship. What is that, and is the statement true. The sad reality is that our worship, in many cases, is just another form or ritual we endure before listening to a sermon. Is that what God meant in John 4:24 when Jesus said the Father is seeking worshippers? Probably not. What does New Testament worship look like, and has the church fallen away from what God defines as the worship He enjoys? Join me today for an inciteful examination not of our style but of our methods in worshipping the One, True, God. During today's podcast, I mentioned, Bob Sorge. You can access his books on Amazon.
14 minutes | Mar 8, 2022
EP 223: Does Your Life Or Ministry Need Realignment?
If you're driving your car and notice the steering wheel pulling in one direction or another, it should alert you to a problem with your wheels. In all probability, your tires are out of alignment, and if you don't get this fixed, they will wear out faster and more unevenly over time. The same principle applies to many things in life and particularly ministry. Due to the recent pandemic and seemingly endless crises in the news, many leaders have unknowingly fallen out of alignment with God's vision, direction, or purpose in their vocation. Today, I speak about getting back to some basics of what ministry is truly all about. During the podcast, I mentioned my latest book, Foundations that you can view on Amazon. 
14 minutes | Mar 2, 2022
EP 222: What Happens When Your Ministry Dreams Become Nightmares?
When choosing to follow Christ into church ministry, the vast majority of us embrace the call with high expectations. We have dreams of reaching many people, and building a large, effective church. Along the way, life happens. In many cases, our dreams turn into nightmares. What is God doing and where did our dreams go? Join me for this important podcast!
15 minutes | Feb 22, 2022
EP 221: You Better Not Change Your Church If You Know What Is Good For You!
Changing the way you interact with the public is crucial to reaching emerging generations. Unfortunately, most churches are stuck in old ways, using old methods that are no longer effective. How can a leader guide a church through change with the least amount of conflict? Join me for today's podcast.
19 minutes | Feb 8, 2022
EP 220: What Has God Anointed You To Accomplish?
The word anointed means different things to different people. What is the biblical basis for anointing and how does it apply to the church today? Do you know what God has anointed you to accomplish? Is this how you spend the majority of your time? Some important questions to consider on today's podcast.
13 minutes | Feb 1, 2022
EP 219: A Unique Problem-Solving Device You've Probably Never Heard About
Ministry is about problem-solving. People come to us with all kinds of difficulties, and we are called to help them get a resolution. What about our problems and challenges. Today, I share a unique problem-solving method you've probably never heard about that can change your life in the future (and it comes from an unexpected source).
20 minutes | Jan 25, 2022
EP 218: The Secret Ingredients For Selecting Church Leaders
In this second part of a two-part series, I expand on last week's discussion about the qualifications for church leadership. Paul taught Timothy to look for people who manage their own houses well. What does that mean? What are the ingredients necessary to manage one's house well because this determines how they will manage God's house? During the podcast, I mentioned the progress made with our Wells For Zimbabwe Project. Enjoy this brief video showing the sheer joy of people receiving fresh water. https://youtu.be/LOLf6x27JW0
16 minutes | Jan 18, 2022
EP 217: Developing New Leaders In Your Church
If we fail to raise the next generation of leaders in our churches, the work we do now will have little or no impact. How do we discover and then train new leaders to pick up the mantle for the next generation? Join me as we follow Paul's directions for selecting new leadership.
16 minutes | Jan 11, 2022
EP 126: One Small Change That Will Transform Your Life And Ministry
Would you be willing to make one small change to transform your life and ministry? Today, just by making a simple decision, the trajectory of your life can change. By making this adjustment, God will do amazing things in your family, your life, and your ministry. Join me now!
18 minutes | Jan 5, 2022
EP 215: What Is The Purpose Behind Your God-Given Authority?
Have you wondered, "What is the purpose behind your God-given authority? Anyone truly called to ministry is granted authority to advance His Kingdom on earth. How does someone receive this authority? What is it used for? When can authority become dangerous? How should authority be used in the church? During today's podcast, I discuss the origin and use of legitimate spiritual authority. Do you need help discerning proper spiritual authority? Check out this link.
25 minutes | Dec 28, 2021
EP 214: The Greatest Threat Against Pastors In 2022
Pastors can think of many things that threaten to derail their ministry: financial woes, sexual temptation, carnal board members, and several others. Today, I speak about a threat that most pastors are unaware of, yet if left unattended, is potentially lethal to effective ministry in 2022 and beyond. Join me for this noteworthy podcast! In today's podcast, I offer a free download. Get it here.
11 minutes | Nov 1, 2021
EP 213: A Simple (& Free) Tool To Help You Develop New Leaders
Wouldn't you appreciate a simple, free tool that could help you identify and train new leaders for your church? You're in luck! During today's podcast, I will share a simple tool that requires little or no training on your part but can yield amazing benefits to your ministry. Buy Me A Coffee! Leave a Fresh Review On iTunes
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