NATHAN HURST

On a average, thirty years ago, the time spent in ministry was a thirty years tenure. Currently the average full-time ministry stint has dwindled down to fifteen years. Why has this downward spiral taken over a generation? Some say burnout, others speak to this generation lack of focus, but what answer cuts to the core [...]

In organizing sermon topics I have always needed a way to expatiate the process of planning. Over a few years I noticed a three point trend in my studying. These three points seem to be the bedrock for all series development or at least have been for me. The points below with their explanation, I [...]

Plan your work and work your plan. – Napoleon Hill This has been some of the best advice I’ve ever received. But finding a systematic way of planning and structuring my day seemed to elude me, regardless of the time management books and strategies I studied. I am partial to GTD but I needed something [...]

Money, Attendance Numbers, Budgets, Saving Analysis, Growth Trends, Etc – All of which are just means of performance and goal analyses! What gets measured gets managed. – Peter Drucker Assessing personal goals in regards to money, savings, or other numerical guidance in mind is not vain, selfish, nor self-seeking, rather just the mechanisms for honest [...]

Previously I wrote an introductory post to this makeshift series on REAL LIFE EVANGELISM. As I go through my day without the upfront “I’m a pastor” disclosure I am finding life a little different. Is evangelism really the work of pastors? Who Should Evangelise? … Paul writes to Timothy, a pastor, to “do the work [...]

How many pastors are actually, actively evangelizing in their communities through true one-on-one evangelism. As a full-time pastor and one in transition I have often wondered what the raw statistics would be on this thought. As a full-time pastor I noticed my evangelistic opportunities are mainly a result of my title not my lifestyle. Introducing [...]

Lately I have been questioning my self about hearing Gods voice as Laurie and I enter one of the most distinct transitions of our life. Does God relay speak to us? How do I know it’s His voice? I have often thought, “I want to hear His voice clearly but I also don’t want to [...]