Gary DeRosa faced hard time after deciding to rob a local bank shortly after he was married. After six years in prison, he met a drug dealer who invited him into the world of crime. Hear his inspiring story about how Christ captured his heart and took him from Prison to a pulpit sharing his faith with the world.

For many years, pastors and their congregations have cried out for God to send revival, but do we know what we are asking for? Revivals of the past brought massive upheaval in the church, often condemned by the very leaders who prayed it would occur! Are we ready for a genuine revival in our day? Is it possible, that it is already underway? Let's talk about that in today's video.

Technology has dramatically increased our access to information and teaching. It has also afforded many Christian celebrities to influence hundreds of thousands via YouTube and other platforms. Have people in your church endangered their faith by listening to the "prophets" of social media? During this podcast, I want to identify one source leading people toward a destructive belief system at odds with scripture. Don't miss it!

Have you ever been ashamed to ask for a raise at your church? Do you find ministry discouraging because you cannot pay your bills and work part-time to meet expenses? Join me as I interview Jon Sanders and Les Hughes from Entrepastors. They share an utterly refreshing approach to how pastors can engage the culture without compromising their calling.

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Bible Schools, seminaries, and denominational meetings spend enormous amounts of time helping future ministers preach well. The focus is doctrine, presentation, and effectiveness, but something basic is often missing. Ministers spend on average eight hours preparing sermons, but many fail to make an impact. Have we been missing the target by failing to recognize something obvious to our hearers? Join me today for an insightful podcast.

Most of us have preached or used this phrase in our ministry, but have we ever turned the spotlight toward our vocation? Tragically, most pastors evaluate themselves based solely on performance, using comparison with others as the chief standard. As a result, most pastors live emotionally depleted lives, running from pillar to post to prove their self-worth. Today, we take a step back to ask a few simple questions to ensure the health of our souls.

Pastors face problems, challenges, and trials of their faith each day. It is frustrating when many do not get resolved and pile one on top of another. Have you ever reached the breaking point and, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, learned that it is yet another trial heading your way? Welcome to the club! Today, I share a biblical yet straightforward strategy for turning trials into triumphs, and the secret is hidden in plain sight. Join me! Connect with me at @ministerstoolbox@gmail.com.

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