Pastors

A rose is a rose is a rose. This dictum reinforces the adage that a rose by any other name is still a rose. When we apply this idea to theology things get a bit more complicated.

As we look ahead to 2023, here are four New Year’s resolutions pastors may consider committing themselves to.

The peace or lack of peace one feels after praying about a decision can be highly subjective, unless it is specifically rooted in objective truth.

For so long, I lived in the “what’s next” space that I constantly missed what’s now. It’s hard to stop and smell the roses when you are moving so fast that you barely notice there are roses to smell.

Jim Cymbala and Jason Daye look at the detours that can derail pastors—and explore exactly where we can turn to experience God's absolute best for our lives and our ministries.

Curious pastors are better pastors. Conversely, a lack of curiosity can be a serious detriment.

"Many people struggle with what to say to the grief-stricken."

The main issue for those leading the church is simple: What is our supreme value? Simply leading? Or the God we are following?