Pastors

How To Avoid Making an Idol of Your Marriage and Spouse

What helped my wife and I most avoid idolatry in marriage was that over the years, we came to say—and to really believe—that we were each other's second best friend.

False Teachers and the People Who Follow Them

Some false teachers aren’t just misinformed. Some are narcissistic and proud. Some are evil. Not everyone who has something to say about God is motivated by good. Their character is off. Their devotion to God is fake. Some have the appearance of godliness, but deny its power.

Don’t Let Your Spiritual Senses Atrophy

Use it or lose it, Christian. Don't let your spiritual senses atrophy. As a child of light, don't spend your life dwelling in the darkness.

How To Create Effective On-Ramps for Church Engagement

Every pastor recognizes the necessity of local church participation and engagement.

13 Signs Your Organization Has a Healthy Learning Culture

Smart leaders are passionate about personal growth, and part of growth is constant learning. Combining these two fundamental leadership concepts results in the creation of a learning culture.

10 Church Growth Myths That Ruin Pastors

there are a number of subtle beliefs that still creep up that aren't healthy. In fact, they're downright superstitious and, at times, dangerous to the church. They are church growth myths.

4 Reasons Why Money Lures Us Away From the Faith

Why does money have the potential to make us wander from the faith? Here are four reasons for you to consider.

4 Insights I Learned About Leadership From a Bunch of Creatives

It takes great self-leadership to say yes to the solitude writing requires. Good leaders can’t lead churches or businesses or ministries without leading themselves. A productive creative understands self-leadership.