Articles for Pastors

7 Encouragements for Worried Leaders

The fact you worry shows you are normal, human, and conscientious as a leader. You want to be successful and the natural reaction is to worry when you feel you may not be.

12 Truthful Marriage Vows You Won’t Hear at a Wedding

While I’m not against writing marriage vows Casanova would applaud, I am against vows that are more romantic and emotional than practical and honest. Here are 12 truthful vows you won’t hear at a wedding.

Discerning Temperament Helps Heal Disagreements

I have been thinking often of the diversity of personalities (each person's unique temperament ) represented in the church, and how that diversity plays into the heated conversations that we have online.

John Piper: How to Overcome Sexual Sin

John Piper discusses how many of us miss the point in overcoming sexual sin. In his response, Piper described the current struggle in stark terms.

7 Easy Ways to Ruin a Great Sermon (and How to Fix It)

What’s the difference between a sermon that changes someone’s life and one that no one can remember even as they drive out of the parking lot?

Lifeway: Most Pastors Feel Encouraging Support From Other Local Ministers

“It’s one thing to be aware and know the names of other pastors who are sharing the same gospel message in your community. It’s another to invest in supporting and encouraging each other.”

When All Things Are Made New

The former things that cause us so much grief will pass away, and He will make all things new.

7 Ways to Hurt Your Pastor

Pastors love their churches and the members. They are really committed to their callings. But they are real people who can really be hurt.