Pastors

5 Signs It’s Time for a Pastor to Take a Sabbatical—And How to Plan One

A pastor sabbatical guide can help church leaders discern the right time for a break and provide a practical framework for planning it effectively.

The Problem With Altar Calls – 4 Reasons NOT to Give Them

When altar calls are properly handled, lost people are asked to trust Christ as the only way to heaven. The issue is responding to Christ, not to you.

Leading Difficult People – It Can Be Done!

Good leaders have their own thoughts, ideas, and ways to solve problems. It’s up to those of us who lead leaders to harness all that into a healthy and productive team.

Why Narcissists Struggle to Find the Will of God

When Paul states his purpose in Romans 15, he instead grounds his understanding of his calling in God’s purposes on earth. He wants to find the will of God for himself.

12 Practical Tips for New Pastors Starting Their Ministry Journey

Starting out in pastoral ministry is a sacred responsibility. These practical tips for new pastors are not exhaustive, but they offer a framework for navigating your early years with wisdom and intentionality.

Nick Vujicic: Demons Convinced Me There Is a God

What would convince you there is a God? Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs, and it would be easy for someone in his position to deny God’s existence. But he says he’s not an atheist because of the things he has seen.

To Do Online Dating, I Had To Sacrifice My Mental Health

Most people who are not attempting to date right now don’t understand just how demoralizing online dating can be. This article comes from a desire to help church leaders understand a little better just how difficult it is for singles to find a life partner, especially if those singles are older.

Can There Be Pastoral Restoration After Moral Failure?

A question being asked more frequently than at any other time during my many years of leadership is when, or even if, a pastor can be restored after a moral failure.

9 Christ-Centered Messages to Reflect on This Memorial Day

Each Memorial Day message invites us to honor the memory of those who died for our country while anchoring our gratitude in the unshakable truth of the gospel.

50 Best Memorial Day Quotes: Famous Sayings to Remember Our Heroes

To honor the brave men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military, we've gathered a list of Memorial Day quotes for you to use in recognition of their sacrifice.

5 Misconceptions About Pastors

Here are five misconceptions about pastors, some of which are dangerous and greatly impede the ministry of a local church. In other words, they are not insignificant.