Pastors need relationships with other pastors and I’ve been blessed to have several men who’ve been great friends and mentors over the years. Now I’m in a season of life where I’m often the “older experienced” pastor that younger guys consider “wise.” It’s not unusual for me to have breakfast or lunch with at least… Read More »
Spiritually Burned Out
I spent yesterday @ White Oak Conference Center and during lunch I met a youth pastor from a Baptist church in the Spartanburg area. He was there for a few days of personal spiritual retreat, the first time he’s ever done anything like that. Said he really needed it. He was tired physically, emotionally, and… Read More »
Young Preachers
Yesterday I spent a few minutes talking with my friend and mentor, Dr. Joe Brown. Joe is 65 and retired from Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte. He recently began an interim at a church in Monroe, NC. Part of our conversation centered on young pastors and how many of them are planting new churches.… Read More »