Pastors

So Heavenly Minded That You’re No Earthly Good

Johnny Cash sang it in the song, "No Earthly Good": "You’re shinin’ your light, and shine it you should, / But you’re so heavenly minded you’re no earthly good."

Why People Doubt Your Leadership

It is a challenge to be a confident leader when the people you lead doubt your leadership, your ability, your vision, or your heart.

8 Dangers of ‘À la carte’ Christianity

Christians sometimes pick what they want and leave the rest on the counter. Here are some dangers of that approach—dangers that might also signal if we’ve moved in this direction.

7 Things the Pastor Can’t Say From the Pulpit

Now, in one sense, a pastor can do anything from the pulpit. Once. To avoid unnessecary trouble, consider the things a pastor can't say.

The Family Crisis Caused the Faith Crisis: Why Marriage Is the Most Urgent Ministry Gap in the Church Today

The faith crisis facing churches and denominations nationwide was fueled by the collapse of the family at home.

10 Flavors of Works-Based Salvation

Why would human pride tend to choose a works-based salvation? Any work which you try to contribute to your salvation, your justification before God, annuls the grace of God and insults the God of grace. You have absolutely nothing that God wants.

5 Cultural Trends Killing the Mission of the Church

In fact, it is now becoming clear that these trends are killing the mission of the church far more effectively than the hot-button issues that get all the attention. Here are five trends that are killing the mission of the church.

The Response of Preaching: Why the Gospel Invitation Matters

He proclaimed the Gospel based on several Old Testament texts and concluded by extending a Gospel invitation for his listeners to respond.