'Practical Pastoring:The Church Book Five'

The ministry is a marathon. You cannot complete the race if the enemy destroys you before you get to the finish line. In some of my earlier work, I shared part of the pain of entering the ministry and dealing with some of the people who attend church.

You are not exempt from the pain of dealing with people who act carnal, selfish, greedy, or mean. Do not sink to their level. Keep your eyes on Jesus and maintain a clean heart when pastoring.

Moses is a good example of one who prayed for people who were behaving badly. Pray for your enemies through the power of the Holy Spirit. At the same...