Pastors

Are You Married to an Introvert?

If you (an extrovert) are married to an introvert like I am, you need to know a couple of things.

Mark Batterson: 17 Tips for High-Impact Leaders

Too often, we allow our budget to determine our vision instead of allowing vision to determine our budget.

My Security Training Didn’t Prepare Me For This…But My Ministry Training Did

The first Sunday I served on the security team at church I had an interesting encounter. Late-comers were straggling through the lobby as usual when...

6 Ways to Prevent Vision Drift in Your Church

Your main job as a leader is to remind your congregation continually of your church’s vision. Everything else you can delegate. You can’t delegate vision.

How Following Leaders You Admire Is Messing You Up

So those top leaders to follow that you admire who you think have no struggles? They have them.

Suicide, Depression and Pastors: One Way Church Members Can Help

Most pastors are not suicidal. But most pastors do struggle. Call it pastoral depression or pastoral anxiety. Whatever you call it, there is something you can do to help.

What Type of Preacher Are You, Really?

At the risk of oversimplifying our complex personalities, let me suggest three main preaching styles (and you could argue leadership styles as well); Prophet, Priest and King.

7 Ways to Honor Your Pastor’s Spouse

How much have you thought about how to honor your pastor's spouse? Being the spouse of a pastor is tough! Here are ways you can encourage your pastor's other half.