Pastors

10 Concerns I Have About Christian Young Men

A handful of issues I see in young Christian men that concern me—and should concern the church.

Preaching Talent Is Overrated? (The Surprising Truth)

Is one person born with more preaching talent than another? The truth may surprise you.

5 Tips to Make Series Titles at Your Church More Sticky

Churches will often organize their Sunday morning content into series. Great sermon series titles are the key to making your series stickier.

How to Avoid Being Disqualified From Ministry

Every pastor needs someone to hold him accountable in his spiritual life, his personal life and his work life.

8 Ways to Finish a Ministry Job Well

If you follow this blog, you know I’m in a season of transition again. When I got to my previous church someone on the search team asked me to reflect on how best to finish well. I didn’t know if I was the right one to do it, but I have had some experience ending.

How Prayer Works to Expose Our Illusion of Control

Let's be honest about what we think about how prayer works: Sometimes we use prayer as a way to feel that we're in control of a situation. But that is far from the truth about prayer.

What Happened to the Seven Churches of Revelation?

The seven churches mentioned in Revelation are still with us...but in ruins. Here's what those ruins can teach us today.

Tim Keller: Why We Should Bring Back Catechism for Children

Is theological memorization and reflection for our children really that important?