Pastors

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here is why advanced sermon planning works for me practically and why I believe I have the freedom to work this way both biblically and theologically.

Leaders, decide what you want to leverage your influence on and what problems you should help solve. Frankly, some problems are too small for you.

Certainly God is welcome at your church, but is he really necessary? It's not all that hard to build a ministry without God. What a terrifying place to be.