Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, I remember hearing the old cliche, “The church is not a building.” When I was young I felt like this… Read more “Quarantined Church”
Author: Paul Ward
I have been in ministry for almost 20 years. A lot of that time has been working directly with youth. I’ve worked with churches of all sizes and in many different roles. Right now I work with youth at a residential treatment facility.
I was also a medic in the Air Force. My time in the military was trying at times, but those experiences have helped craft me into the man I am today.
In addition to those things, I love to write and play music. I’m a huge baseball fan. I am a husband, father, and friend.
Most importantly, I’m a follower of Jesus and I believe that He is in the business of radically transforming this world.
Lift Pastors Up
The words you’re about to read may surprise you. Your pastor is not perfect. Go back and read those words again. The Problem I think most of… Read more “Lift Pastors Up”
The ‘Falling Away’ Trend: Part 2
Where is the grace? I wrote a previously about this trend of culturally relevant Christians “falling away” from their faith. This hasn’t stopped. I don’t expect it… Read more “The ‘Falling Away’ Trend: Part 2”
Learn to Walk With
In the midst of these tense times, I’ve tried to keep my commenting to a minimum. I’ve spoken some but not as much. Instead, I’ve tried to… Read more “Learn to Walk With”
Ministry Resources During This Pandemic
If you’re like most ministry leaders, you are winging it right now. We are all in uncharted territory trying to figure out what works best for those… Read more “Ministry Resources During This Pandemic”
4 Ministry Books To Start Reading
Some pastors are feeling overwhelmed by new projects, multi-media production, congregation anxiety, church finances, and everything else. Some days it feels like you’re doing twice as much… Read more “4 Ministry Books To Start Reading”
4 Ways to Pray for Your Quarantined Pastor
This season has changed everything! I don’t have to explain to you how or why. Your life has been shifted and more than likely turned upside down.… Read more “4 Ways to Pray for Your Quarantined Pastor”
3 Ways To Be Spiritually Healthy in Quarantine
Many people in America and around the world are practicing Social Distancing, Self Quarantine, and Self Isolation. The threat of a new virus with so many unknowns… Read more “3 Ways To Be Spiritually Healthy in Quarantine”
Eyam: When the Plague Closed Church
In the seventeenth century, a village in England did the unthinkable. They closed the doors to the church! There were no online service options back then and… Read more “Eyam: When the Plague Closed Church”
Lent : When Less Is More
I didn’t practice Lent growing up. I was raised in a strong Christian home with a very strong Christian mother. We went to church as often as… Read more “Lent : When Less Is More”