Joseph A. Webb

Numbers are important in most cultures, such as when attendance at a sporting event has surpassed the previous record. Team and sporting event promoters take these numbers seriously; they seek to discover what factors contributed to the increase,…

Early in my ministry, while confidently conducting a Bible study to prove that the Sabbath originated at Creation, I faced challenges that I had not previously encountered. The per­son I was studying with, having given…

I enjoy reading biographies. I have read life stories of many people who are well known for their contributions to society, the arts, and humanities. I can safely say that I know a lot more about these famous people now than before I read…

Many churches have a larger membership on the books than the actual number of worshipers. The church may not even know where some of these missing members are, for they may have slipped quietly out the “back door.” But how can they walk out…

How can we help new pastoral families settle into ministry with their faith, work, and family intact? While we rightly expect those who enter ministry to look after themselves, like anyone in a new situation, they…

No doubt pastors worldwide are in the same situation as we in Australia—they do not have the luxury of leading only one church unless they have a very large congregation. As such, this poses the following interesting…

I remember a time very early in my ministry when I asked what were considered to be silly questions. This happened at the first board meeting at a new church. The conference leaders had encouraged pastors to lead their churches in goal setting…