Articles for Pastors

What Your Pastor Needs From You (From a Pastor)

After troubling news of another ministry leader succumbing to the pressure of his job, this letter from pastor Neil seems particularly pertinent.

13 Christian Dad Memes That Perfectly Sum Up Christian Dad Life

These Christian dad memes perfectly sum up this crazy Christian life with kids. Let's be real: Christian fathers don't always get the accolades they deserve.

Patriotism and the Church: Is It Too Much to Ask Churches to Be Careful?

Let's talk about patriotism and the church. I want to challenge us towards a greater understanding of God’s kingdom in times of national celebration.

Race and the Church Podcast Series: Listen. Be Informed. Lead.

In our podcast series, "Race and the Church," we take on a difficult, complex topic and explore how the church can lead the way in pursuing true racial reconciliation and solidarity.

Finding a Way Out of ‘The Cave’

I had heard about the cave and even talked to those who had experienced it, but I had never been near the cave. I didn't think I'd ever find myself inside of it, let alone become a long-term resident within its confines.

Vision: The Crucial Difference Between Managing and Leading

Some people have dreams, but not vision. There is a difference. A vision is a pragmatic dream. A vision is a dream that can be implemented. It’s specific. Nothing becomes dynamic until it becomes specific.

Wives and Porn and Busy Church Leaders

What do you say to a wife who is experiencing firsthand the detrimental effects pornography is having on her marriage? Are you prepared to minister to someone experiencing pornography effects?

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.