Articles for Pastors
5 Christmas Planning Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Catholic churches have known this for centuries. Evangelicals are just now waking up to it. Here are the top five Christmas planning mistakes churches can make.
Articles for Pastors
13 Habits That Torch Pastors With Burnout Like You Every Day
Do you find yourself experiencing pastor burnout? Allow me to share 13 lessons I have learned from those who have been in exactly this situation.
Preaching & Teaching
4 Quotes About Preaching That Have Recently Challenged Me
I’ve recently spent some time reviewing books about preaching and renewing my fervor for the task. Here are some quotes that have challenged me.
Articles for Pastors
The Punches Pastors Never See Coming in Vocational Christian Ministry
Vocational Christian ministry is tough. Every statistic tells us that most pastors don't make it over the long haul. Here are some pitfalls we need to watch out for.
Articles for Pastors
When Is an Elder Disqualified from Ministry?
When is an elder disqualified from ministry? For us to assume that a man is done and disqualified for ministry because of an instance, rather than because of a character issue, sells short the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel is about restoration.
Pastors
Becoming a Multi-Generational Parent
With every decision we make, we must also consider its long-term consequences for generations to come. We have to intentionally choose to be a multi-generational parent.
Articles for Pastors
Pastors: 7 Reminders for Christmas Season Planning
I want to share some quick reminders for pastors regarding Christmas season planning. If you are intentional, Christmas can be one of your church’s best momentum-building times of the year.