Pastors

I know more about the famous the rich and the beautiful than I probably should, and I know less of Heaven’s beauty than I should. I may know all about Tay-Tay, but what do I know about spiritual celebrity?

There is one quick way to spur organizational change. I have practiced this one for years and it almost always triggers change. It has worked in business, government, and church. It worked in church planting and in church revitalization.

The first time we are introduced to Jesus' family in the gospel of Mark, they seem to think he is crazy. Why is that?

If we aren’t careful, we can find ourselves focused on Bible translations that are commonly “used,” rather than those that are actually “usable.”

What can you do if you’re a pastor who feels isolated and emotionally or mentally exhausted? Here are four practices to implement.

What comes first confidence or competence? What sustains leadership confidence? What breaks it down?

Frankly, I’ve met a lot of church leaders who are just weary. If that’s where you are, here are some warning signs it’s time to take a day off—whether you work for a church or a secular employer. 

If a person walked into the church today, they might as well have stepped into a comic book convention, for they would likely find a group of people so entrenched into their own subculture that they don’t even think about what they’re saying, singing, or preaching any more.