Criticism is often a result of division in the church. Ben Reaoch provides advice on how to respond to this in light of Christ's mission.
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Articles
How do we deal with hardships? David E. Prince details three approaches to how pastors can give thanks during hard times.
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Pastors must know how to shepherd many types of people. Nic Seaborn discusses seven kinds of Christians you might find in your church.
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Aaron Menikoff reminds us that pastors must be more than just good communicators, but an example for the church of faithful living.
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How can pastors reach non-believers while exulting Christ and edifying believers? Paul Alexander discusses eight actions that address this.
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In this article, Chris Cain writes about the challenges church pastors face and how their congregation can support them.
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In this article, Scott James explains the importance of sitting still as part of a way to shepherd others.
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How can I pastor well? Luke Bray discusses eight practices and attitudes to adapt in order to lead your flock well.
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How should pastors respond to discouragement in ministry? Pastor Isaac Karpenske provides four practical steps.
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Videos
Shepherd the Flock of God: Eight Questions for Pastors of God’s People
In this episode of the Radical Podcast on 1 Peter 5:1–4, Pastor David Platt urges pastors to seek to faithfully shepherd the flock of God.
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Praying and Working for Justice: Racialization
In this episode of the Radical Podcast on Amos 5:21–24, David Platt exhorts us to consider our role in perpetuating racism.
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Supernatural Church
In this episode of the Radical Podcast on 1 Corinthians 12:1–11, David Platt teaches us how our deficiencies lead to conflict in the church.
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Counter-Cultural Care in the Church
In this message on 1 Corinthians 5, David Platt shows us that dealing with unrepentant sin in the church is not prideful, but humble.
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The Church: A Community of Other-Worldly Unity
In this message on Philippians 4:2–3, David Platt highlights the kind of unity that ought to mark followers of Christ.
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Caring Better for the Flock
In this message on 1 Peter 5:1–11, Pastor David Platt encourages pastors to shepherd God’s people faithfully.
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Podcasts
In this message from Nehemiah 5:19–24 from David Platt, we’re challenged to see our influence as a responsibility before God.
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In this message from David Platt from Nehemiah 4, encourages us to pursue God and his mission even in the face of opposition.
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In this message from Nehemiah 2 by David Platt, we’ll see that the great work God has called us to is possible.
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In this message from David Platt from 1 Kings 19:1–18, we’ll see why we have reason for hope in every circumstance.
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In this message from David Platt from James 5:7–12, we are exhorted to patience in the midst of life’s pain.
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