Pastors

Scowls, Snarls and Stares: How to Preach to a Tough Crowd

"You don’t preach for the praise of man, but to declare the truth of God’s word."

Pastors and Their Children

One of the greatest legacies of any pastor is for his children to grow up loving God and loving the church passionately.

Four Reasons to Slow Down

"God is not slow—though to us as hurried, harried modern disciples, he might seem that way."

Growing Up in Ministry

"Growing up in ministry was a treasure."

5 Unfair Criticisms People Levy at Strategic Church Leaders

If you’re a church leader who thinks strategically, you’re probably going to get criticized. Maybe even more than you ever dreamed.

How Your Control Freak Tendencies Stunt Your Church’s Growth

"If you want great leaders to flee your organization, control them."

Who’s Holding You Up?

"You do not have to worry about who’s pulling you down when you know who’s holding you up."

Jesus’ Upside-Down Strategy

"Jesus focused a disproportionate amount of time discipling the Twelve—and one of them didn’t even work out!"