Pastoral Productivity

Building Monuments

So when Samuel rose early in the morning to meet Saul, it was told Samuel, saying, “Saul went to Carmel, and indeed, he set up a monument for himself…

Jul 27 • Rodney Clements

May 2026

What are you reading?

In my interactions with some younger pastors, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend.

May 21 • Rodney Clements

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March 2026

Practical Preaching

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that high schools are “ditching economics, giving priority to practical education.”

Mar 24 • Rodney Clements

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Mourning in Ministry

How do we deal with all the loss we experience in ministry?

Mar 19 • Rodney Clements

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November 2025

Start Planting

Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant.

Nov 6, 2025 • Rodney Clements

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October 2025

Are you ready for guests at your church?

I once went into a small town print shop to get prices.

Oct 21, 2025 • Rodney Clements

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September 2025

Monday Encouragement

Now Jacob’s well was there.

Sep 15, 2025 • Rodney Clements

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Your Dream Life

Stephen King said, “I write to find out what I think.”

Sep 4, 2025 • Rodney Clements

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August 2025

Winning, But Really Losing

I watched a two-part documentary on the great coach Vince Lombardi.

Aug 25, 2025 • Rodney Clements

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Still Using Dial-Up?

I was shocked when I read the headline: AOL is finally shutting down dial-up.

Aug 14, 2025 • Rodney Clements

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July 2025

What About Procrastination?

Is it harmful or helpful?

Jul 29, 2025 • Rodney Clements

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Overcommitted

As a train enthusiast, the news made me a bit sad: The Royal Train will be decommissioned.

Jul 17, 2025 • Rodney Clements

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