Articles for Pastors

10 Sure Marks of Humility

What is humility? The Christian has the joy of seeing the Holy Spirit put pride to death and bring the beauty of humility to life. Here are some of the key traits of true humility.

Pastoral Plagiarism: 10 Do’s and Don’ts

How do you know when you've crossed the line into pastoral plagiarism? I’m not sure we can know precisely because it's not as though we have clearly spelled out rules. But I think we can—or at least should—agree to these 10 commandments.

7 Lies Christians Believe About Sex

"Today, I see sex as a beautiful, powerful gift from God. But getting to this point wasn’t easy."

Rick Warren: 5 Big Church Ministry Goals

As you plan your preaching, prepare your budget and arrange your calendar, I’m convinced the following questions will help you to make more disciples, more effectively.

3 Dangerous Characteristics of False Doctrine

"Here is the great evangelical disaster – the failure of the evangelical world to stand for truth as truth." The result is false doctrine.

7 Practical Thoughts on Forgiveness in Leadership

Forgiving people and asking for forgiveness is tough work. But forgiveness is to the leader what oxygen is to the lungs.

Rick Warren: 12 Keys to a More Powerful Prayer Life

Do you want to develop a more powerful prayer life? An old saint shared with me 12 prayer principles from the life of Jesus Christ, and it made a huge difference in my personal prayer time.

10 Things Your Wife Won’t Tell You She Needs

Your wife needs these 10 things but she won't tell you about them. If you’ve ever thought, “I just can’t figure her out” maybe this post can be a launching pad to deeper conversations with your spouse.