Todd Gray

To say that pornography use is a “sin epidemic” in our nation, and in the Christian community, may be an understatement. 

Good pastors are hard to find. Some churches that are without a pastor have spent two years or longer in a search for their next one. 

I was recently asked to bring a greeting to some of Kentucky’s finest ministry leaders. These are men and women who have started or currently lead nonprofits serving crucial needs in their communities here in Kentucky. 

My ministry calling has allowed me to build relationships with people who serve in a similar capacity as mine. Whether it was in the pastorate or in state convention work, I have always benefited from times with ministry colleagues.  

I am living in my favorite season of life so far. Last November I turned 60 years old and found myself pleasantly surprised by that reality.  

In the aftermath of the recent tornadoes in the commonwealth, there was a compassionate and organized response from Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief. 

What is an emotional affair and why must pastors, elders and ministry leaders fight against succumbing to this temptation? According to one online source, “An emotional affair is a non-sexual relationship involving a similar level of emotional intimacy and bonding as a romantic relationship.” The writer adds that emotional affairs often begin as a friendship and then move to something more involved.  

I had an interesting experience a few days ago while eating at a Mexican restaurant with a KBC pastor in one of our Kentucky counties.  

It is not unusual for young men who serve on church staffs to reach a point in ministry and leadership development where they start thinking about becoming senior pastor of a church.  

Leadership growth and development happens when we evaluate our experiences with thought-provoking questions.   Here are five questions that may prove helpful as you evaluate your ministry leadership from this past year.