Pastors

6 Lessons From John 10 That Will Make You a Better Pastor

In John 10 we are shown how Jesus was a shepherd-leader who selflessly laid down his life to protect and nurture the sheep. We as pastors are called to do the same.

12 Attractive Traits for Senior Leaders

There are some attractive traits for in successful senior leaders. If a leader has these, he or she will be more likely to have loyal followers.

How Were People Saved in the Old Testament?

I often get the question, how were people saved in the Old Testament? To answer this question, I usually follow the Apostle Paul’s logic in Romans 4.

7 Priorities To Navigate the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ of Career Ministry

Working on a church team for few years is great, but when you invest your lifetime career effort and energy, it’s a different ball game. It is clearly awesome, but it requires a different level of intentionality.

What You Don’t Know About Your New Church May Kill You

Many pastors begin an assignment at a new church and get blindsided from issues they never expected. When that happens, it can be deadly.

Surprising Mourners for the Decline of Christianity

In a recent interview, Richard Dawkins offered two startling admissions: first, that he mourned the loss of much of what reflects the Christian faith in the world, and second, that he would consider himself a “cultural” Christian.

5 Ways To Rebuke a Friend

You should be sure you are correct in your rebuke.

3 Lessons Learned From 50 Years of Marriage

In celebration of my parents' 50th anniversary, here are three lessons I have learned from their marriage.