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Advice to a New Pastor

The Perfect Long-range Plan

Posted on May 29, 2018 by pastorkemp • 1 Comment

In this fast-paced, rapidly changing world we live in, long-range planning is mostly an illusion. Instead, (1) stay focused on your mission (doing your part in FINISHING the Great Commission), (2) prioritize constantly (you can’t disciple everyone and do everything), and (3) leverage what you’ve got now towards achieving your mission (by the time you … Continue reading →

Advice to a New Pastor

Can you lead others where you’ve not been?

Posted on May 8, 2018 by pastorkemp • 4 Comments

Many think you cannot lead people where you’ve never been before; they are wrong. I’m living proof that you can lead others where you’ve never been before. Matter of fact, I’ve been leading people where I’ve never been before for most of my life. As a young pastor, I had to lead people who were … Continue reading →

Advice to a New Pastor

Don’t you settle for comfortable!

Posted on May 5, 2018 by pastorkemp • 1 Comment

Hello Pastor! I pray that things are going well as you continue to settle in at your new assignment.  I am proud of you and believe in you.  For such a time as this God has sent you to serve the dear people He has put under you care. Recently I had a pastor ask … Continue reading →

Advice to a New Pastor

People are a pain!

Posted on April 10, 2018 by pastorkemp • 1 Comment

Pastor, one of the most important things to reconcile in your mind is that people are a pain and they are going to be a pain until God calls us all home. Matter of fact, you are a pain sometimes (just ask your wife). The reason people are a pain is that they are broken. … Continue reading →

Advice to a New Pastor

The “I” in Win

Posted on March 27, 2018 by pastorkemp • 1 Comment

I love the story of Eleazar, one of King David’s mighty men. What set him apart was taking a stand. He didn’t conquer the world but he did defend one plot of land—a little piece of farmland full of barley. He understood that if the nation was to survive, the harvest had to be protected … Continue reading →

Advice to a New Pastor

Now that you’ve preached your first sermon…

Posted on March 12, 2018 by pastorkemp • 4 Comments

Greetings Pastor! I congratulate you on your first Sunday! From all accounts it appears that you got off to a good start and for that I am very thankful, for your preaching/teaching responsibilities is one of the most important things you will do as a pastor. However, now that you’ve gotten through your first weekend … Continue reading →

Advice to a New Pastor

Advice to a New Pastor

Posted on March 6, 2018 by pastorkemp • Leave a comment

Having appointed and installed my first pastor as an Administrative Bishop in the Church of God, I thought I’d add a new segment to my blog: “Advice to a New Pastor.” I do this in hopes of helping the precious young man that I was privileged to appoint as pastor this weekend and maybe even … Continue reading →

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