Pastors

Christian Friendship, and 3 Reasons Why 2 Are Better than 1

Ecclesiastes 4:1 states a very simple truth: “Two are better than one." While that seems obvious, it’s a truth that needs to be re-embraced today.

The Undeniable, Irresistible Resilience of the Small Church

Small churches are not better than big churches. Big churches aren’t better than small ones. Let's discover the resilience of the small church.

10 Characteristics of the Best Preachers I’ve Known

Based on my interactions with pastors for almost 30 years, here are characteristics of the best preachers I’ve known.

R.C. Sproul: The Glory of Christmas

The divine announcement is not an oracle of judgment but the declaration of a gift. The newborn King is born for us. That's the glory of Christmas.

What Is God’s Common Grace?

Common grace is one of my very favorite doctrines. I so love it and wish it were better understood and more often celebrated.

Playing Hurt: Pastoring Through Pain

Pastors often sense a profound pressure to perform even when they might not feel like it. To secure their positions, they often play hurt and try pastoring through pain.

8 Things You Must Do To Be Picked Over Others for a Leadership Position

Few things are as satisfying as when you select someone for a leadership position and then they not only succeed, but thrive in the role.

8 Reasons the Church Is a Light in a Troubled World

Your spiritual leadership is life-giving, and you are part of a divine mission that brings light in a troubled world. Here are eight ways in which the church is that light to the world.