Eagle Summit Ministry

Bibliography for Pastors Who Want to Grow

Share with at least one other Pastor: The book that benefited you the most this past year A great web site Your email address to encourage one other pastor Recommended Reading List: Send us the title and the author of the book that has challenged and/or encouraged you recently. Balancing …

The Pastor & the Music Director

A conflict arose between the pastor and the music director, and it was reflected in the hymn selections. It started on a Sunday morning when the preacher was speaking on “missions.” He said, “God’s people must move out into the world to carry his word.” After he finished, the music …

Have a dog! A dog can help you:

keep your feet on the ground (you’ve got to clean up after him). think of someone other than yourself on a daily basis (food, water, shelter). have someone to listen to you when no one else cares. have a place to sleep when you’re rejected at home. helps keep you …

Ministry is… (with scripture reference

Hebrews 6:10 “For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and labor of love, which you have shown toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” NKJV Giving when you feel like keeping Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to …

Ministry is…

To challenge and encourage you… Giving when you feel like keeping, Remaining faithful when your flesh wants to quit, Keeping your word even when it is not convenient, Caring more about planting seed than the harvest, Maintaining integrity when “no one would ever know,” Living truth before people even …

A Good Plan to Combat Worry & Confusion

“Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn’t happen, you have worried in vain. If it does happen, you have to worry twice.” Pray often. I can communicate with the Creator of the universe. Read my Bible regularly. Find the time …

How to Get Rid of Your Pastor in 10 Easy Steps…Guaranteed

Never honor your Pastor in any way. Income – low pay helps keep him humble Time – If he is really dedicated, he will not need to take time off. Why does he need a vacation? How can he afford a vacation anyway? Criticize him frequently and forcefully. Point out …

Job or Ministry?

Serving in the church can either be a JOB or a MINISTRY. If you quit because of criticism, it was a JOB. If you stay with it even though you remain unrecognized, it is a MINISTRY. If you are doing it just because no one else will, it’s a JOB. …

Our Focus

Serving God's Servants

Catching a Vision

Pastor George Hippe

Our specific purpose is to assist the small and rural church - short term or long term.

The ESM Team

History of ESM

Our Mission