Articles for Pastors
How to Effectively Plan a Year of Preaching
The key to a good sermon is careful planning. Here's how to write a sermon plan for an entire year.
Articles for Pastors
One Measure You Can’t Afford to Overlook in Your Ministry
Sadly, through the years we have reduced disciplemaking to decisions, baptisms or converts. Even church leaders get confused with the mission.
Articles for Pastors
7 Warning Signs You Are Drifting From God
How can you tell if you’re drifting from God? Here's a list of early warning signs.
Articles for Pastors
Dallas Willard: The Secret to Ministry Satisfaction
There is a place for effort, but it never earns anything and must never take the place of God with us.
Articles for Pastors
Reflections of a Female Seminary Professor
I had not set out to be a seminary professor. In fact, I didn’t think seminary was a place for a woman…
Articles for Pastors
Church Members Must Watch Their Elders’ Life & Doctrine
Church members are called to honor, love and respect their elders. They should also hold them accountable.
Articles for Pastors
4 Suggestions for Balancing the Highs and Lows of Ministry
Some days are always better than others, but learning how to deal with the highs and lows is a major key in sustaining yourself for ministry long-term.
Articles for Pastors
5 Stages of Recovery When Toxic People Leave the Church
Pastors and other church leaders are often hesitant to deal with toxicity in the church. I get it. It’s just more conflict, confrontation and possible loss of members.