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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.