Articles for Pastors

Church members have become increasingly vocal, critical, and divided over issues related to regathering, wearing masks, and personal reengagement in ministry. Pastors field almost daily comparisons with other churches who are handling it the “right” way.

"Dear Lord, protect our marriage from the destruction of outside influences."

A few google searches will reveal many great ideas on how to do church in the Covid crisis. But remember, good thinking always precedes great ideas and great leadership, which we need in these uncertain times.

Pastoring through a contested election isn’t like writing a position paper. It’s attending to wounded sheep. It’s calling members as brothers and sisters to check in on each other. It’s opening up our homes for anyone who felt unsafe.

I submit there are no experts on Bible prophecy.

"If our young people were taught systematic theology before going off to college, they would be equipped to answer the questions and challenges to their faith they’ll see and hear every day."

Let’s start there, churches don’t simply re-open, and you’re done. Re-opening is a process, and it could be a long one depending on when we finally get to the post COVID era. It requires a new leadership mindset.

I’ve been a pastor of a church for nearly 35 years. You learn a few things along the way. Here’s an important one: people leave. It doesn’t matter what you do or what you don’t do. People can and will leave.