Articles for Pastors

Due to the instantaneous nature of text messaging, there’s been a significant increase in the number of text messages churches are sending in an effort to stay connected.

How do we help our team members learn to problem solve on their own? In this post I begin with a story and then suggest ways to problem solve in a balanced way.

This leader had learned that the “I’m so busy” strikes a blow to a leader’s credibility. While “I’m so busy” is usually intended to project importance, in reality the credibility of a leader who over-uses the “I’m so busy” line will always take a hit.

People are going to question WHY you do what you do.

"When we’re weary we can find fresh strength, joy and motivation in Christ."

People will receive a prophetic word of correction or rebuke much more easily if they’ve already heard the pastoral and the practical.

The bottom line is that most churches today, for whatever reasons, continue to ignore the biblically mandated ministry and role of equipping every believer in apologetics.

There would be no refinement in our understanding of theology without the labors and example of those giants who have gone before us. Yet, the natural condition of the human heart is pride and self-sufficiency.