Articles for Pastors
How to Predict Divorce (Hint: It Involves the Wedding Cake)
What are some common signs of divorce? You might be surprised to hear that as a pastor, I can predict the likelihood of divorce based on how the wedding cake is exchanged.
Mental Health
3 Dangers Present When Pastors Espouse Anti-Therapy Rhetoric
It’s no secret that we are in the midst of a mental health crisis. Nevertheless, some pastors are not only suspicious of mental health interventions, but actively campaign against them.
Pastors
Reverse Mentoring
When you think of the word “mentor,” what comes to mind? Probably an older, more seasoned individual taking a younger novice under their wing and passing on wisdom to accompany their information. And that would be true. But what also is true is something known as reverse mentoring.
Pastors
The Shadowy Nature of the Theocracy
With a burgeoning interest in the idea of Christian Nationalism, the Christian Church in America has seen a renewed interest in modified versions of theonomy.
Pastors
5 Ways We Can Misuse Our Spiritual Authority
Those of us who lead have been trusted with two important elements: the responsibility to lead and the power of heaven to actually see life-changing, eternal results.
Pastors
Was Jesus Trans?
Just when you think a particular agenda can’t be pushed any further—or in more ridiculously strained ways—you can still be surprised. The latest is the claim that Jesus could have been trans.
Pastors
How To Leverage Your Dreams for Creativity
The idea that creative breakthroughs happen during dreaming is as old as the ancient world. The Bible is even filled with references to men and women receiving divine messages during dreams.
Articles for Pastors
The Bible Is Not ‘Magical’—Jen Wilkin Addresses Common Misconceptions in Our Approach to God’s Word
In a recent interview on the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin addressed misconceptions Christians have about reading the Bible and also offered suggestions for how church leaders can help congregants engage with the Bible well.