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But They Weren’t There

As a shepherd, you prepare the Word, knowing someone desperately needs it. Sunday comes. The Spirit moves. The room empties. But they weren’t there. A reflection on pastoral burden and the quiet cost of absence.

By Matthew Johnson

February 19, 2026

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What Is in Man?

Dear Pastor, Elder, or Ministry Leader, have you been betrayed? Have lies and gossip damaged your reputation? Does your wife cry herself to sleep? Are your children confused, wondering where their friends have gone? Are you torn apart on the inside? How do we process this part of the ministry?

By Matthew Johnson

August 6, 2025

Faith Under Trial Shepherding

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Forced Termination and a Faithful Friend

This article is Part 1 of a series on forced termination from the ministry. In January 2019, my family and I began our walk through this dark valley, and these articles reflect that journey.

By Matthew Johnson

May 22, 2024

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