Articles for Pastors
Here’s What It’s Like Being a Church Leader and Depressed
Have you ever thought about pastor depression? As I weigh my church leadership experiences in the context of living with depression, I think it has actually been a net gain. Let me tell you why.
Articles for Pastors
Don’t Let Your Insecurities Get the Best of You
I’ve gotta be honest with you for a second. Insecurities try to get the best of me in life, relationships and ministry. I’m my...
Articles for Pastors
Advent: One Like a Son of the Gods
When you think of Christmas, the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego defying Nebuchadnezzar doesn't usually come to mind.
Articles for Pastors
A Different Kind of Profanity
We tend to rename this profanity as something like venting in order to remove the stigma.
Articles for Pastors
What Does It Mean to Be a Prophetic Church?
The church is at its prophetic best when it lives in a way the would make no sense unless Jesus is King, and His Kingdom really were arriving here and now.
Videos For Pastors
John Piper: Santa Doesn’t Hold a Candle to Jesus
Have you ever wondered what you should tell your kids about Santa Claus? Should you encourage them to believe in Santa, even though you know he isn't real? Here's what John Piper thinks.
Articles for Pastors
Building Praying Leaders
“Not long ago, I was in a church that clearly 'gets it' where prayer is concerned. Mountain View Community Church in Fresno, CA, hosted...
Articles for Pastors
10 Really Big Questions About the Future of Church Attendance (and 10 Hunches)
Talk to any church leader, and they’ll tell you it feels more challenging than ever to get people to come to church on a Sunday.