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Luke Simmons

Luke Simmons is the Lead Pastor of Ironwood Church in Arizona, which he planted in 2009. He coaches leaders, church planters, and pastors, in addition to creating resources and experiences for pastors through FaithfulAndFruitful.com. He has degrees from the University of Illinois and Covenant Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Molly, have four children and live in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Feb 27

Leading a Church Without Losing Your Soul by Luke Simmons

A few years into ministry, I read these words from a famous pastor: “I had become a full-time minister and a part-time Christian.” Even as a twenty-something still fresh with the excitement of my first pastoral assignment, I could relate. Prior to ministry, you imagine that the inertia of pastoral life will drive you joyfully […]