by Derek Sanford | Oct 26, 2024 | Articles
I received an email this week from a young newly-appointed pastor asking for advice in building his study library. One of the documents I sent his way was a recommended commentary list that came from one of my favorite NT professors from Trinity Evangelical Divinity...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 21, 2024 | Articles
Joshua and Caleb, who were among those who had explored the land, tore their clothes and said to the entire Israelite assembly, “The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 20, 2024 | Articles
1. Your Calling has been handcrafted by God Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:4-5 Do you hear the depth...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 14, 2024 | Articles
We are all subject to voices. Some of those voices are positive and encouraging. We love those voices. But if you are a ministry leader, you are well aware of the negative voices that we are subjected to. They can be relentless. This blog post will explore the life of...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 7, 2024 | Articles
Live Like Tomorrow Matters: Financial Wisdom for Pastors Remember the 2019 social media trend, the 10-year challenge? People compared pictures of themselves from 2009 to those from 2019 to see how they had aged over the decade. While it was fun to look back, it also...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 30, 2024 | Articles
Own the Mess: A Pastor’s Guide to Financial Responsibility and Planning In the diverse world of ministry, one thing remains consistent across the board—life generally goes better when we handle our money properly. Yet, despite our varied backgrounds and...
