Pastors

Francis Chan: ‘what kind of church would people like?’ Is the Wrong Question

Each American Christian should take Chapter 1 of Revelation as a severe warning. Francis Chan explains why at this chapel service at Azusa Pacific University.

3 Spiritual Vitality Warning Signs for Pastors

It’s often difficult to discern the level of your spiritual growth when you are professionally immersed in spiritually oriented church work.

The Questions You Need to Ask Before You Attempt a Revitalization

The following article is an excerpt of Revitalization of Southside Baptist Church. Copyright 2018 by Dr. Harry Fowler. Southside Baptist. A once grand—but now shrinking—church. Southside Baptist...

Does Your Church Need an Ethics Commission?

Many a pastor and/or staff member would still be in ministry today had they sought the counsel of church leaders on some practice they were contemplating.

What I Wish I Had Known 20 Years Ago as a Pastor

Although I've earned two seminary degrees and I appreciate what I learned in seminary, I've learned many key lessons as a pastor that seminary never taught me.

How Do You Evaluate a Pastor?

The hardest thing about being a pastor today is the confusion about what it means to be a pastor.

Is Sin the Reason You Are Suffering?

Why does God allow suffering? That's something we've all wondered. Mark Driscoll believes that as we answer that question, we must be careful not to always say suffering is the result of sin.

One Mistake All Fallen Pastors Make

After God called my family to a new ministry opportunity, my mentor was caught in an affair. It wrecked me and many in the church.