Pastor Focus Archives

Church Revitalization

Twenty Ways To Solve Our Pastor Shortage

The pastor shortage has become a serious matter in the evangelical world. A friend just told me that in his region of his Bible-believing denomination, they will be losing one-third of their…

Brian ThorstadJanuary 13, 2026

Church Leadership

Beyond the Pressure of New Year’s Resolutions: A Pastoral Call to Joy, Freedom, and Spirit-Led Ministry

As the calendar turns, the church often speaks eagerly of renewal, vision, and fresh beginnings. For many pastors, however, the arrival of a new year brings not only hope but…

Elias GarciaDecember 30, 2025

Missionary Support

From a Pastor to a Missionary to a Pastor Again

After decades in ministry—first as a youth pastor, then a missionary in Spain, and now a missions pastor—Keith Hudak offers a unique perspective on what missionaries truly need from their…

Keith HudakJune 10, 2025

Book Reviews Church Leadership

How Pastors Can Use the Freedom Fight to Address Porn Addiction in Their Communities

Pornography addiction is one of the most pressing challenges facing Christians today, yet it often goes unspoken in churches. Shame and stigma create a silence that leaves many struggling in…

Ray BrandonMay 20, 2025

Missionary Support

One Family’s Journey to Missions

Trusting in the Lord is a journey filled with both challenges and excitement. After years of pastoral ministry in Richmond, Virginia, my path took a significant turn. While volunteering as…

Rollin MohlerOctober 28, 2024

Church Leadership Church Revitalization

The Importance of Weekly Communion for the Church

Michael Horton once observed, “Your view of the nature of the Lord’s Supper will determine the importance of it in the worship service.” Historically, many Protestant congregations moved away from…

Ray BrandonSeptember 17, 2024

Church Leadership Church Revitalization

We’ve Planted a Church… but now what?

Twenty years ago, the dream of planting a daughter church took root in my heart. After years of preparation, we launched a new church in October 2023, sending 75 members…

Tim BakerJune 10, 2024

Evangelism Strategies Local Church

Are All of Our Shrinking Churches Evangelistic Failures?

Recently, another pastor asked me, “Is evangelism getting harder?” I knew where the question was coming from. Downward trends in weekly attendance and membership have sparked numerous conversations over the past several…

Alex BouffardJune 6, 2024

Church Leadership Cross-Cultural Ministry

Building Healthy Partnerships with Churches of Other Cultures

Do you long to see the Holy Spirit poured out upon all ethnicities and generations in your community? What if Christianity enjoyed fresh relevance to the next generations because believers…

John YoderJune 3, 2024

Church Leadership Discipleship

Stay in The Race

Discover how endurance, resilience, and self-care are crucial for pastors facing the taxing challenges of their vocation.

Erik RaymondMay 30, 2024

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