Pastors

Bored With the Gospel?

When I sit back and read the deluge of thoughts and opinions online about what the church ought to be doing, I sense a noticeable lack of focus on the gospel.

Are You a People-Pleasing Pastor With Your Board?

People pleasing can be a real problem for pastors, and it can keep them and their churches from reaching their highest potential.

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.