The One Quote Every Pastor Must Read
There is one quote that celebrates a vital part of a pastor’s life better than any other.
Bob JonesApril 19, 2023
Why Loyalty is Your Best Friend
“You give loyalty, you'll get it back. You give love, you'll get it back.” Tommy Lasorda, LA Dodgers
Bob JonesJune 8, 2022
How To Be Your Pastor’s MVP
Every pastor needs an MVP or a whole tribe of them.
Bob JonesJune 5, 2022
THE SUPER POWER OF YOUR STORY
If there was a secret super power for good, would you use it?
Bob JonesNovember 8, 2020
12 QUALITIES OF LEADERS WHO LAST
Spending five days with the leaders of some of the largest churches in Canada surfaces a lot of success secrets. Fifteen of the leaders have over 35 years of ministry and marriage experience. They've soared when so many others have flamed out. Here are 12 qualities I observed in them.
Bob JonesAugust 2, 2020
PASTORS BURNING OUT SHOULDERING BURDENS
Pastors are an endangered species in North America. The women and men who accepted a call to shepherd congregations through their valleys of the shadow of death have broad shoulders. But even the best are falling prey to deadly burdens.
Bob JonesMay 3, 2019
10 MYTH-BUSTERS ABOUT INTROVERTS
The most misunderstood person on the planet is an introvert. The reason you don't hear much about that from us is because we are introverts. Silent no more. I'm coming out of my shell to explode ten myths about introverts. MYTH #1 - Introverts don't like to talk. Not true at all. I am a preacher. Some people say I talk too much. I don't like to talk unless I have something to say. Introverts hate small talk. I default to the serious all the time - or talking family, church, writing, Jesus or football. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in and they won't stop talking for minutes. MYTH #2 - Introverts don't know how to…
Bob JonesMarch 9, 2016
3 CONFESSIONS OF A LEAD PASTOR TO PASTORS OF YOUTH
I have a confession…actually, three of them. They relate to pastors of youth, like North Pointe's Jeremy Gifford who is one of the finest pastors I know. That's not my confession...its my conviction. Some people view the role of a youth pastor as a "stepping stone" to becoming a "real" pastor. Not me. I served as a pastor of youth for ten years of my thirty-six year pastoral ministry. Those ten years were some of THE best years that I experienced as a pastor and I've had a lot of great years. Read my 3 confessions here... I write to inspire people to be real, grow an authentic faith in Jesus, enjoy healthy relationships and discover their life purpose. If…
Bob JonesOctober 20, 2015
Canadian Insights for US Church Leaders on Same-Sex Marriage and Youth
In most cases, Canadians play catch-up with American leaders on social issues, but here's two issues where Canadians can offer some leading insights. 1. Some Advice on Same Sex Marriage For US Church Leaders From a Canadian Carey Nieuwhof is a pastor in Barrie, Ontario. His recent blog post on same-sex marriage has been shared over 100,000 times and counting. Canadian pastors are ten years ahead of our US colleagues in dealing with legalized same-sex marriage. Nieuwhof says, "If you believe sex is a gift given by God to be experienced between a man and a woman within marriage, why would you expect people who don’t follow Christ to embrace that? Why do Christians expect non-Christians to act like Christians?…
Bob JonesJuly 1, 2015