Articles for Pastors

Don't let pastoral visitation become a lost art. 10 practical tools to equip you in this vital task.

Jared Wilson offers some insightful wisdom about the heated debated over Phil Robertson's comments in GQ.

So much depends on whether our spiritual leaders are functioning well, close to the Lord, thinking clearly and in good health. Here are some ideas for prayers for pastors.

The sixth commandment requires that we preserve our lives and the lives of others. This does not prohibit self-defense, lawful war, or capital punishment, but it certainly forbids us to harm ourselves and others. To put it positively, the commandment tells us to take care of our bodies.

"Distractions can steer emotional energy, creative thinking and collective wisdom away from the important matters being discussed."

The message of Christmas is beautiful and our souls need it all of the time. Including this time. By God’s grace, some will realize they need Christmas more this year than they have realized before.

Consumerism, computer screen syndrome, and the competing distractions at home make listening to sermons online a challenging endeavor. What should we do to be better listeners of the preached word of God and to be spiritually nourished despite being online?

I believe Jesus was the world’s greatest leader. I would call the Apostle Paul the world’s second greatest leader because he wrote much of the New Testament and because he spread Christianity into the the west through his missionary journeys.