Pastors

These Leadership Wins Might Actually Be Big Losses

"Here are three accomplishments that don’t always deserve celebration."

Golf, Dessert and 18 Other Things Pastors Must Not Love Too Much

“Do not be excessively righteous or overly wise” (Ecclesiastes 7:16).

How to Silently but Surely Kill Your Leadership Team

"Jesus modeled a different, more courageous brand of leadership without taking a harsh or rude approach."

Spiritually Dry? Take These 7 Action Steps Today

"Has the silence of God ever been eerily loud in your life?"

The 3 Biggest Obstacles to Evangelistic Church Growth

I’m amazed by how many sermons I’ve heard that give little or no direction in following Jesus.

Why I Wish Christians Would Argue MORE (No, Seriously)

I wish Christians would argue more. No, I’m not being sarcastic or saying this with an eye roll. I mean it. I want Christians to argue...

I’ve Come Down With a Case of Legalism—How Can I Recover?

"How can you tell if you’re a legalist? Here’s a quick checklist…"

Why “Ministry Passion” Is an Unhealthy Myth

"Where in the Bible do we see any of the early church leaders praying to “get their passion back?”