Pastors

Ironically, the world often recognizes marketplace leadership principles long after they have been revealed in Scripture.

I was particularly struck by the main Bible teaching. It was great preaching. I was challenged by the obvious passion for the Word.

For Great Commission Christian churches, whether we are churches of welcome or churches of apathy has some correlation to how we are motivated to obey Jesus’ words “to make disciples of all nations.” 

We all want to know how to give a good speech. But what if we give a good speech that changes no one's life?

In this article, adapted from my book on on-boarding for pastors, I list 7 pitfalls new pastors must avoid in a new church job.

There is no single answer or approach. I can, however, share some clear examples about what specific churches did to maintain their outward focus

As pastors, one way we can emulate the King is to give ourselves away in the service of other pastors. That, too, is pastoral ministry.

Being an insecure leader will weigh you down and hold you back as a pastor or leader. It will keep you from doing all you were called to do. Don’t let it!