ministry — Biblically Shaped Ministries

Pastoral Calling & Assignment: Learning to Read My Ministry Backward

I have not posted anything about my retirement from pastoral ministry since May 26, 2025, and that was on my Facebook page. I was hesitant to post this, especially since it might turn out to be nothing more than a personal realization, which is fine, as it has brought great resolve and satisfaction to my reluctant, turbulent pastoral journey. However, my posting this suggests that I think God may be up to something. We shall see.

Christopher B. DavisJanuary 2, 2026pastoral ministry, life, God's plan, church issues, ministryComment

Constructive Thoughts on Pastoral Ministry

Are we doing a good enough job of training for the costs of pastoral ministry?

Christopher B. DavisOctober 11, 2023pastoral ministry, ministry, pastor/elder, counsel/advice, education/training, leadershipComment

A Review of "Discipleship Counseling"

This is a throwback review of a book I read when I was studying Christian counseling in college.

Christopher B. DavisApril 26, 2023counseling, recovery, deliverance, book review, ministry, discipleshipComment

What's Trending? #NoSeminaryNoRespect

There are several trends in Christendom that have been good, some not so good, and some that have been destructive. I'm not going to speak on the trends in the past. I'm not really writing to speak on all the current trends right now. Today, I want to address the trend of what I call "Ministry Qualification Validation". It's a trend that has sadly been around for centuries.