Pastors

Passion is a key element for a leader. I have observed that people who are successful and achieve great things are passionate leaders.

No amount of insistence that one is speaking the truth in love (when, in fact, he is speaking the truth in anger) will mask the fact that he is actually speaking in loveless pride.

Recently, I have discovered that we all have the capacity to experience a multitude of emotions simultaneously. A mere addition of a single word can expand the spectrum of our feelings in a profound manner.

Full disclosure: many of these things were learned the hard way because I said many of these things. In fact, I think we have all said things pastors should never say.

This brief look at the an encounter between Peter and Jesus might give us some clues about developing a kingdom mindset.

I was surprised when I entered the ministry at how hard churches can be on a pastor. I never knew. That's why I write this during pastor appreciation month.

If there is any settled understanding, it is the post-Christian nature of the Western world.

My heart aches when I hear a horror story about a church board filled with division, conflict, and competition. But thankfully, more stories are closer to a dream come true than a nightmare.