Notable Voices and the Week in Review: May 25, 2019

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Notable Voices and the Week in Review: May 25, 2019

From Around the Web:

10 Suggestions for Making Friends as a Pastor — Brian Autry

In 2015, Chuck Lawless wrote an article called “Five Reason Some Pastors Are Loners – and Why That’s Not Good.” For the past seven years I’ve had the privilege of seeking to strengthen the ministry of pastors, and I count myself among their number. I believe loneliness and friendlessness are a threat to our wellness and to finishing well. So, I’d like to offer ten suggestions for making friends as a pastor:

6 Ways to Increase Corporate Prayer in Your Church — Jonathan Howe

Like anything in a church, prayer will not increase without intentionality. Your church won’t become a praying church by accident. It takes focus, repetition, and a sensitivity to the Spirit to see a vibrant corporate prayer life in your congregation. That intentionality can be fostered through these six acts:

A Question to Ask Every Time You Open Your Bible — Jairo Namnún

There’s one small thing that all of us can and should do if we want to rightly interpret any passage of the Bible. It involves a key and a treasure.

4 Reasons You Should Pray For Your Pastor Daily — Jason Allen

God has been impressing upon my heart the importance of praying regularly for my pastors. They are men called by God to serve his flock, and they regularly bless my family and me. The least I can do is pray for them faithfully. There are many Biblical reasons why we should pray for our pastors, but let us consider just these four.

This Week at ThomRainer.com:

Seven Considerations for the Church Leader Who Receives an Anonymous Letter

Anonymous letters are common. Anonymous letters are painful. Healthy church leaders deal with the pain (if they see the letter), and then they move on…READ MORE

Ten Common Pastoral Care Challenges Pastors Face

MI recently conducted a social media survey where I asked pastors to share their most common pastoral care challenges. The volume of responses was huge, a very impressive number. But even more impressive were the stories of love and concern these pastors have for their congregations…READ MORE