Articles for Pastors

Plunge Your Mind Into the Ocean of God’s Sovereignty

"Sometimes we need to be reminded by God himself that there are no limits to his rule."

10 Life Lessons I’d Love to Teach Young Ministers

"Many laypeople may not speak your theological lingo, but they might love God more than you do."

Francis Chan: What’s More Important—Knowledge or Love?

Your brilliance is worthless if you’re not building up your brother—and even worse if you’re destroying him with your knowledge.

Satan Hunts Among the Hurting

"Satan prowls like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."

What John Maxwell Taught Me About Building Relationships

"Good relationships are the foundation for achievement."

I Don’t Take the Bible Literally! And Neither Do You

One of these common misunderstandings is not even presented as a question, but an assumption. It typically goes something like this: “So Mr. Stanton, you take the Bible literally, so what do you believe about ... ?”

10 Things You Should Know About the Sexual Revolution

It is important for Christians to understand that the sexual revolution is not simply about broadening the boundaries of what is acceptable sexual behavior.

Changing Our Metric of Success

I think the gift of this season is really something that can change the church forever: We now have the opportunity to change the metric of success.