Pastors

Pastor, Have You Been With Jesus?

The apostles did not have formal education, institutional clout or ministerial prominence. But it was obvious that these men had been with Jesus.

How to Handle the Cynics and Pessimists in Your Life

Leadership takes courage, and my guess is that some days it feels the cynics and pessimists have sucked almost all the courage and hope out of you.

4 Ways to Fight Being a Ministry Workaholic

It's not God's will for you to be a workaholic. Even if you are in ministry.

Eight Differences Between Church Giving and Church Dues

It is amazing to hear how church members view their tithes and offerings to their local churches. Though it’s cliché to say, the attitudes of their hearts reflect the nature of their contributions to the church.

11 Meeting Killers and How to Kill Those Killers

You've probably sat through more than your fair share of ineffective meetings. Here's how to kill those meeting killers.

Prayer Power in the Church

The great people of the earth today are the people who pray! I do not mean those who talk about prayer; nor those who say they believe in prayer; nor those who explain prayer; but I mean those who actually take the time to pray.

21 Reasons God May Allow More Than You Can Bear

God has wise purposes even in our most difficult seasons. Here are 21 reasons God may allow more than you can bear.

How Does a Marriage Survive the Loss of a Child

The worst tragedy a married couple could ever face is the loss of a child. There’s no pain deeper, and the intense grief can spiral into a cyclone of negative emotions that often tear the marriage apart in the aftermath of the tragedy.