Pastors

‘Harrowing,’ Unwinnable Video Game Points People to the Hope of Easter

In a new series of YouTube videos, U.K. ministry Speak Life tells the story of Amy and Ryan Green, who created the video game "That Dragon, Cancer" to memorialize their son who died from a brain tumor at age five.

Evaluating Your Easter Preparation

In 1998, I proposed to my wife. In order to propose I wanted to get the blessing of her father for the marriage. This...

Five Strategies for Being a More Approachable Pastor on Sunday Mornings

Your persona on Sunday morning is not the whole of who you are, but it’s often the main way in which church members form perceptions about you. Use the time strategically to become a more approachable pastor.

How to Distinguish a Virtuous Leader

Great leaders conceal nothing and are readily willing to share their motives so that others can know the deepest level of their integrity.

Trip Lee: ‘Naming and Claiming’ Healing Is Not True Faith

Speaking at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference, Trip Lee challenged the audience that "name it and claim it" is not a biblical approach to faith and healing. Rather, we should bring our requests to God in humility, recognizing who it is we are approaching.

Leadership Advice: Develop Where You Are

I’ve seen so many potentially great leaders waste opportunities because they were waiting for the perfect scenario before they began to develop as a leader.

Buildings and Other Things Leaders Shape

There are moments in a ministry or organization that form the culture. Moments where there is clarity of belief or direction. Moments where memories are made. Moments where people are invited to internalize and commit to what is most important.

Preacher, Strive for Clarity

Here are some ways to achieve clarity in your preaching.