Articles for Pastors
What Are the High Places in the Old Testament, and How Does That Apply to Us Today?
The “high places” is a shorthand term for places of pagan worship, usually (though not always) on hills or mountains to bring them closer to their false gods.
Articles for Pastors
When Others Don’t See Your Calling
Your calling is revealed to you before it is revealed to others. God often gives us a glimpse of the future long before it is actualized.
Articles for Pastors
Tips to Improve Your Sermon Preparation
One of the ways I prepare for sermons is by constantly collecting content—things like news stories or statistics that might make a good illustration, anecdotes and quotes, and Bible verses based on a common theme.
Articles for Pastors
Why Churches Should Excommunicate Longstanding Non-Attenders
Excommunicating someone who has completely stopped attending is, in effect, giving them what they’ve asked for.
Articles for Pastors
Top 10 Reasons Leaders Stop Leading: And How to Lead Again
Just because you have a leadership position doesn’t mean you are leading. That’s a sobering thought.
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12 Questions for Self-Evaluation as a Church Leader
I believe it’s always good to do self-evaluation as a leader.
Articles for Pastors
One Simple Step to Create a Year End Giving Bump in Your Church
This simple practice could dramatically increase the year end giving at your church.
Articles for Pastors
When the Pastor Prays Publicly
I believe that prayer by the pastor should be one of the highest moments in public worship services. This moment of public intercession can be absolutely powerful.