Pastors

Two Gentle Ways to Care for Wounded People

Wrapped up in every slander is an opportunity to cultivate spiritual maturity in leadership.

To Be Alive

The morning sun, the breath in your lungs, the very words of God tucked under one arm, an imperfect church to go to, a squirt of hand sanitizer from your preacher’s wife. In the end it all adds up to His goodness.

Three Principles to Guide You When Artful Nuance Overtakes Strategy

There are rare times when circumstances seem to say that leading according to artful nuance, the complexity of culture, and the speed of change takes priority over the strategy.

How to Complain to God the Right Way

We can complain to God, but when we complain, we must remember how good God is. David complained about his situation. The Israelites complained about their Savior. And the Lord responded very differently.

Do It First, Write It Later: A New Approach to Mission Statements

The only real hope that a church will follow through on their mission statement is if it’s based on what the church is already doing.

Phil Vischer’s 17-Minute History Lesson Is Worth Every Second of Your Time

If you want to know why people are protesting, start here. In this 17-minute walk through U.S. history, Phil Vischer describes the policies that perpetuated the unjust treatment of black people.

Pastor: You Are Called to Act

Since the beginning of time God has been looking for men called to act: called to lead. In fact, you are that man. God has given you tremendous resources: power, dominion, authority, voice, and even a moral code to lead out in faith.