Pastors

Thabiti Anyabwile: What I Wish I Had Known About Preaching

Everyone has a mental list of “I wish I had knowns” in their life and that list only grows longer as one gets older. This is true for preaching as well.

I Am Regathering My Courage

It isn’t like it surprises God when I lose my courage. There’s a reason He reminds us well over 300 times in Scripture not to be afraid.

How Do You Invest in Your Family AND Work Hard in Your Role?

How do you work hard in your role AND care for your family at the same time? It is a wise question because we must do both.

13 Characteristics of Great Sermons — Inspired by Charles Spurgeon

Nothing changes a human heart like the preaching of the Word of God. Also, nothing grows a church faster than better preaching. Here are 13 characteristics of great sermons, inspired by Charles Haddon Spurgeon's Lectures to My Students. 

Navigating the Minefield: 10 Common Distractions Pastors Face and How to Overcome Them

In this busy life, the threat of being distracted is very real for all of us, and it is no less dangerous for pastors. Keep your ministry focused by avoiding these 10 distractions.

Why Pastors Need To Invest in Their Physical Fitness

As the saying goes, “I’m here for a good time, not a long time.” However, data surrounding the health of most pastors in America seems to indicate that they aren’t here for either.

Suicide and the Church

Within the Christian community, where openness and grace should flow the richest and deepest, discussing thoughts of suicide is virtually taboo. But it shouldn't be.

5 Snares of the Enemy

We could list multiple snares of the enemy, where he tries to trap us in sin. Here, though, are some reminders we likely all need: