Author Archives: Michael D Johnson

Dear Pastor, I am reminded that so much of our ministry consists of loving people, listening to people, encouraging people and demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit of love, joy, kindness and gentleness. But I need to be reminded myself that I am more than just the professional “nice guy.” Niceness is not the missionContinueContinue reading “More than a professional “nice person””

There was an old Sprite commercial where one of the actors asks “what’s my motivation”? And it does seem an appropriate question for us to consider. As pastors we need to inspect our motives and also examine our purposes. As pastors we need to ask the Lord to show us our heart and reveal toContinueContinue reading “What’s my motivation?”

Dear pastor, What would it be like, if collectively, all of God’s shepherds would pray daily for their flocks? What would it be like if we all reached out with love and compassion as well as the challenging truths of the gospel? What would it be like if we all modeled a life of peaceContinueContinue reading “Tending God’s flock with patience, holiness, wisdom and understanding”

Dear fellow minister and servant leader of God’s people, What does it look like to be faithful to the call God has placed upon us? In the middle of this crazy mixed up world and even in the midst of polarizing, divisive and judgmental perspectives within the church, how can we stand out as lights?ContinueContinue reading “Let us be different in how we pastor and how we preach”