Articles for Pastors

Is Jesus an Impossible Mentor?

It’s impossible to be like Jesus, isn’t it? He was perfect. He was God-come-to-earth and his life sets the bar impossibly high for any of us.

Why Women Don’t Like Women’s Ministry

We know that some women love women's ministry, but there are others who will never attend. Why is that? And how can those of us passionate about women's ministry be even more effective?

Ministry Leaders — Pay Close Attention to Your Life

Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.

8 Strong Coronavirus Sermons You Can Preach

In partnership with SermonCentral, here are eight strong coronavirus sermons. Each provides perspective, inspiration, challenge, and hope. Perhaps a specific coronavirus sermon will inspire and equip you as you seek to speak the Word of God in this unprecedented time.

Comparison Is the Thief of Joy ? No, It’s Worse . . .

What of comparison is WORSE than the thief of joy?

10 Outstanding C.S. Lewis Quotes

You can find C.S. Lewis quotes anywhere, but too often pastors and writers use the same ones over and over, which is a shame, because there are so many great quotes from him. Here are some of our favorite (lesser-known) C.S. Lewis quotes:

Randy Alcorn: We Don’t Define God’s Love – Scripture Does

If we asked people to vote on a divine character quality they most appreciate, God’s love would surely receive far more votes than His holiness.

What’s the Purpose of Pastors?

Pastor as shepherd, pastor as priest or pastor as CEO? Tim Challies takes a look at each of these pastor job descriptions to give us a better idea what the role of pastor should entail.