Pastors

When we think of the priestly ministry of Christ, we should do so with an eye to what the Scriptures teach about the priestly act of the Father giving up the Son for the salvation of His people.

It’s not a boring vocation because the things church members say to pastors are just...hilarious. If you serve as a pastor or church staff member, there is rarely a boring moment.

The greatest strength for a leader is perspective.

The pastor asked his staff to be patient with such people, and referred to these unfortunates as EGR: Extra Grace Required. The difficult people in the church needed extra grace.

Being a pastor is a much more difficult job than most people realize. It’s also a lot lonelier than most know. Most pastors could use a couple of good friends. 

Many times what may appear to us—or we may label as—a leadership style or personality is actually a leader’s personal battle—and sin—of pride. And pride is very dangerous.

Neuroscientists have discovered that our brain records social pain, like rejection, in the same place  in our brain where we feel physical pain. Here are three tips for overcoming it.

It’s rare to see only one element hold leaders back from making progress. It’s most often a combination of issues. Let’s look at four.