Articles for Pastors

Daniel ‘s Story, or Christ in the Lions’ Den

Like Daniel, Jesus was condemned to die, but his situation could not be changed by human intervention. However, Jesus did not merely suffer the threat of death, he went down into death itself.

10 Ways Pastors Can Thrive During the Summer Slump

The summer slump is a necessary part of the church's rhythm. Don't get discouraged. Don't fight it. If you fight this season, you will expend an enormous amount of energy with little to no results.

Ready to Quit? ‘Thus, the Cross’

Until the day comes that you hear that shout from Jesus Christ, don’t quit on others, don’t quit on yourself, and most certainly do not quit on God!

21 Things Pastors Did During COVID I Want To Thank Them For

Here is my list of 21 things I want to thank pastors for doing during COVID.

How to Teach People to Tithe (and Why Some Will Resent It)

Let's take the confusion out of teaching people what God's Word says about tithing.

Caring About People: How to Shepherd the Invisible Church

Reaching new people is the vision of leadership; shepherding people is the soul of leadership. Both are essential. It’s easy to get focused on one or the other, but both are vital to the expression of a healthy church.

What Makes Hell, Hell?

What is hell, and what makes hell hell? For at least three reasons, this sad and ominous reality should produce both grief and motivation.

Pastors in Crisis: Reasons Why So Many Ministers Are Considering Quitting Vocational Ministry

One of the effects of the past year is an unprecedented number of ministers saying they are considering quitting vocational ministry.