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.

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.

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.

Why Churches Should Excommunicate Longstanding Non-Attenders

Excommunicating someone who has completely stopped attending is, in effect, giving them what they’ve asked for.

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.

12 Questions for Self-Evaluation as a Church Leader

I believe it’s always good to do self-evaluation as a leader.

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.

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.