Pastor Greg Gilbert grew up hearing the gospel in a good, Christian family and was converted in a revival meeting when he was 9 years old. After high school, though, he would end up leaving the largely Christian confines of Linden, Texas to attend Yale University. There, he learned to defend his faith in a way he never had to before in his small-town upbringing. Learn how his college experience — which included discussions with an atheist Orthodox Jew, a Rastafarian, a Rasta convert and a philosophical hedonist — eventually led to his calling in ministry.

Scripture speaks to the issue of bad pastoring repeatedly and offers clear warning signs to be aware of and responses to have when a pastor acts sinfully toward those whom he is called to shepherd. This article offers a list of some of the overarching concerns raised in the New Testament regarding this topic and the responses that one must consider.

Nothing is more essential than knowing how to worship the God who created us. This book, by Bob Kauflin, focuses readers on the essentials of God-honoring worship, combining biblical foundations with practical application in a way that works in the real world.

As a pastor, it can be tough for you to find a place where you can be vulnerable about your own marriage and its challenges. Hope Restored® intensive programs can help you address your marriage needs in a confidential environment. If your marriage needs help, or marriages in your congregation need help, contact us. Hope Restored might be the answer, and we have $2,000 scholarships available to pastors and full-time ministry workers.

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