Articles for Pastors

Do The Teshuva: The Dance of Repentance

From the Charleston to Flossing to whatever’s next, every dance move needs a name; but if you want to do the Teshuva, you’ll need a rabbi to show you how. Teshuva is the Hebrew word for repent, or return.

10 Quotes From The Eagles That Will Challenge Every Leader

"The biggest obstacles you face in leadership aren’t around you; they’re within you."

Twelve Major Trends for Churches in 2021

While escaping 2020 has been a stated goal for many people, there will still be challenges in front of us as we move into 2021. Churches will be among the organizations to confront clear and present challenges.

Feeling Overwhelmed in Ministry Life? Try This

Today we use the life balance wheel in a more positive way. It takes many forms, but this example captures its essence. Each piece of the pie represents an area of life. Within that area the scale rates your satisfaction with that part of your life.

5 Hindrances to Church Growth Every Church Needs to Know

How to identify and break through the top five church growth barriers, no matter what your church size.

24 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return

Our country is slowly reopening houses of worship. Here are 24 questions your church should answer before people return. I can guarantee that we will...

From the Beginning, Christianity Has Been Defined by Its Distinctness

Christianity did not emerge in a vacuum. It was established in the face of opposition on all sides. The religions of the Roman world stood in stark contrast to the doctrine and life of the early Christians.

10 Questions to Ask at the Start of a New Year

The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to stop, look up, and get our bearings. To that end, here are some questions to ask prayerfully in the presence of God. #newyear #questions