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By Joseph Dutko November 23, 2024
Pastoral longevity is not only tied to church health (part 1) but also the pastor's spiritual commitment.
By Joseph Dutko November 20, 2024
Why are less people entering into vocational ministry, and what can the Church do about it?
By Joseph Dutko October 11, 2024
"Many of my sermons were too long" says one well respected preacher after reflecting on years of ministry. Here's why I agree.
By Joseph Dutko July 29, 2024
Trying to explain theology, a cross, and communion to those who have never met a Christian or been to a church.
By Joseph Dutko June 28, 2024
Put an end to long, disorganized, and discouraging church staff meetings!
By Joseph Dutko May 23, 2024
Our church policy on preaching and the use of AI.
Person preaching
By Joseph Dutko April 12, 2024
As preachers, how do we assess our teaching and what questions can we ask to make sure we're focusing on the right things?
someone writing on a computer
By Joseph Dutko October 27, 2023
An example of how to plan for one's spiritual, physical, mental, intellectual, and relational wellbeing while on sabbatical.
two staff team members chatting
By Joseph Dutko October 6, 2023
Do you intentionally and regularly meet with your church team? Here's 5 questions to use to help track how your pastors are doing.
woman with coffee and reading book
By Joseph Dutko May 10, 2023
Hannah and I recently had our first ever sabbatical, a wonderful gift from our church after seven years of leading. Although sabbaticals are becoming much more common as churches try to protect leaders from burnout, I am also aware of lots of pastors whose churches do not have a sabbatical policy.
outside of a church with a cross on top
By Joseph Dutko October 27, 2011
Thoughts on Eugene Peterson’s memoir The Pastor, the story of his formation as a pastor and how the vocation of pastor formed him. Peterson, a pastor for fifty years, is easily one of the best and most influential pastors of our time, so it’s important that we listen to what he has to say.
women pastor with young adult parishioner
By Joseph Dutko February 10, 2011
Are young adult pastors now a necessity due to “emerging adulthood" and how can we help students transition from youth group into the main life of the church?
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