Articles for Pastors
What Does It Mean to Carry Your Cross?
Following Jesus means to walk in His footsteps. It means to take upon yourself His purpose and mission in the world. It means braving the dangers of an evil world for the sake of an unbendable love for God and for people
Articles for Pastors
How We Stop Short in the Debate on Christians and Alcohol
How We Stop Short in the Debate on Christians and Alcohol - The problem with the debate of alcohol is every person I have heard preach against it has stopped short of the real problem alcohol represents.
Articles for Pastors
How to Teach People to Tithe (and Why Some Will Resent It)
Clearly, the early Christians practiced the tithe or their critics would have pointed it out. But having said all the above, the real point is sacrificial giving to the Lord’s work, whatever that means in your situation.
Articles for Pastors
Ethical Boundaries (and Risks) of Using AI for Sermon Preparation
What are the promises and pitfalls of using AI for sermon preparation, and how can church leaders can embrace technological assistance without compromising spiritual integrity?
Pastors
Why Isn’t Your Church Reaching the Unchurched?
In a day when almost every church would say they want to reach the unchurched, why isn’t it happening more often? Why are churches better known for their rhetoric about reaching the unchurched than the reality of actually doing it?
Articles for Pastors
Is God Proud of Me?
Is God proud of me? If you're like me, it's SO hard to believe, but I promise you it's true. It has to be because of the cross.
Articles for Pastors
Why Women Don’t Like Women’s Ministry
We know that some women love women's ministry, but there are others who will never attend. Why is that? And how can those of us passionate about women's ministry be even more effective?
Articles for Pastors
Tara Sun: Don’t Neglect Your Own Soul for the Sake of Ministry
ChurchLeaders spoke to Tara Sun about her new book, “Overbooked and Overwhelmed,” which comes from her own experience with being stretched to the max in her life and is full of wisdom from the Bible about what rest truly means.
Articles for Pastors
How Do I Know I’m Called to Be a Pastor?
While the Bible does not offer aone single, definitive checklist for identifying a pastoral calling, Scripture, church tradition, and the experience of pastors through the centuries highlight several key markers that can help guide your discernment.
Articles for Pastors
The Holiness of God and the Sinfulness of Man
Two things that every human being absolutely must come to understand are the holiness of God and the sinfulness of man. These topics are difficult for people to face. And they go together.
Articles for Pastors
J.C. Ryle: 10 Questions to Test Whether You Are a True Christian
Are you a true Christian? Consider these challenges from J.C. Ryle, who invites every reader to join him in calm, searching self-examination over this important question.
