Those of you who know me well know how much I enjoy old-fashioned, relationship-based pastoral visitation.I've always thought it a unique privilege that pastors can practice the ministry of presence simply by being with people, hearing their stories, and adding a...

There is a difference between "hands-off" ministry and "hand off" ministry.A "hands off" approach to ministry suggests that the pastor or leader doesn't touch the ministry area. He can't get his hands dirty or his mind involved. It's almost beneath him.A "hand off"...