Fruitful Hands

With fruitful hands she tends her field; feeding, cleansing, mending.   Never could an onlooker have told the changes she is making. They seem so small, “you’re wasting time!” The world did dare to say. But by her efforts done for the Lord The ground began to change.   Not without an adversary, he prowled …

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Biblical Organic Community

So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not …

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Masculine Discipleship

Pastoral meetings have almost become synonymous with getting coffee. Two guys, drinking coffee and discussing the Bible or a book together. That is okay I guess. But there is a more fun and effective way to do discipleship with men. A while back, I heard a pastor talk about masculine and feminine ways of doing …

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3 Encouragements for Pastors

1) Pastor, You Are Not Alone “For they say,’ His letters are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account.” 2 Corinthians 10:10 Pastor, you are not alone. You’re not the only one who has had church folk talk badly about you. Paul did as well. He heard …

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What is The Shepherd’s Crook? “Pastor Care”

I started the Shepherd’s Crook because I want to help pastors and churches. Google “Pastor Statistics” and you will find a scary picture of the state pastoral ministry today. Clearly, this is not good. We offer 4 things to help with the modern pastoral crisis. Confidential Care Counsel Resources Intensive 1. Confidential Care We provide …

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Guilt & Shame Confusion #pastorcare

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matt. 11:28-30 In 2016, God …

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Year Six: Help! Am I Even Called?!

It seems like every pastor goes through a wilderness experience. I don’t know if that is true or not but it has been a part of my story. In 2013, I felt like I was a toy in the game “The Claw” from Toy Story. Yes, that would make God “The Claw,” who picked me …

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