Pastors

No True Church Just Preaches the Gospel

“The church should just preach the gospel.” Well, should it?

How to Disciple Your Staff

We must intentionally invest in those we lead. It will take a shift from organizational growth and maintenance for many of us, but the end result is worth it.

Matt Chandler: We Need to Address White Privilege

“Almost all my understanding of what made America great is because of efforts and the work ethic of people like me,” Matt Chandler says in a video addressing white privilege in America.

10 Ways to Deal With Sacred Cows in Your Church

A “sacred cow” by definition is already entrenched in the church—and may well have been around long before you came to the church.

Stop Comparing Yourself to Well-Known Pastors

Preacher, you can preach better than John MacArthur, John Piper, David Platt and H.B. Charles. I wonder if that surprises you?

Moral Failing: 5 Warning Signs Every Ministry Leader Must Notice

Moral failing describes a disqualifying behavior in a church leader’s life. Learn key warning signs of moral failure.

Dr. Charles Stanley Says Retirement Is Unbiblical in His Succession Announcement for Megachurch

Dr. Charles Stanley says his recommended Pastoral Succession Plan for First Baptist Atlanta involves Stanley never retiring—even though he named Anthony George as his...

7 Reasons People Are Not Leading Who Could Be

Every church I know needs leaders. Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few…” I’m convinced, based on other Scriptures, some of those workers should be leaders of other workers.