Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast What Suggestions Do You Have for a First-Time Pastor?
Dec 5, 2025
Explore valuable advice for first-time pastors on managing tithing and altar calls while emphasizing the importance of genuine interactions with congregants. Delve into the intriguing world of near-death experiences and their varying interpretations across different faiths. Discover how to navigate relationships with LDS neighbors, focusing on clarity about theological differences without losing graciousness. This episode offers practical insights for both ministry and personal engagement, making it a must-listen for spiritual leaders.
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Prioritize Gifts Over A Vague Calling
- Do focus on your gifting and proven fruit, not on a subjective sense of being "called."
- Use opportunities you can fulfill and let others confirm your effectiveness.
Encourage Generous, Easy Giving
- Avoid the word "tithing" and teach generous, voluntary giving under the new covenant.
- Always make it easy for people to give with multiple convenient options.
Altar Calls Are Historical, Not Biblical
- Recognize altar calls are a post‑New Testament tradition from the Second Great Awakening.
- Present the gospel clearly rather than relying on emotional music or ritual responses.
