Pastors

10 Things Pastors Should Be Cautious About Saying

“It’ll never happen to me.” “It” is a moral failure, and I’ve never met a fallen pastor who expected it to happen. Assuming it won’t happen is a first step toward disaster.

Why Go to Seminary? Here Are Ten Reasons

Why go to seminary? I know full well that many today find seminary irrelevant and contend they are “successful” ministers without it. I disagree mostly, so here are 10 reasons why you should seriously consider going to seminary.

There Is Nothing Ordinary About Ordinary Time

The church across the world has now been through Advent, Lent, Easter and Pentecost... But alas, the calendar changes once more: We enter into ordinary time.

Is It Okay to Give My Time Instead of My Money?

Would it be okay to replace the tithe with service to your church instead?

Jefferson Bethke: Jesus ISN’T Unique

What actually makes the “non-uniqueness” of Jesus wonderfully unique is that though He is asking everything from you, He is also giving up everything to you.

Why Every Young Pastor Needs an Old Mentor

Every young pastor needs an old mentor. I know that’s not a new thought. I press the point because it’s hard to overstate the value of wisdom from someone 50 years older than you.

If I Have Enough Faith, Will God Heal Me?

"When I was first diagnosed, I and others did ask God to heal me. After a while, when God chose not to answer our prayers that way, I stopped asking."

7 Smart Moves for New Church Staff

Everyone wants to do well in their new job; here are seven key actions to help you be successful.