Articles for Pastors

Our Pastors Need Help

I know the average local church pastor is overworked, understaffed, and underpaid. I know the spiritual burden of being a shepherd. I have walked that long road myself, so I have such appreciation for those who have chosen to live that life.

Kill Anger Before It Kills You or Your Marriage

I would argue that anger in marriage is even worse than lust because anger destroys other kinds of camaraderie. Here are nine biblical weapons to help you fight your battle against anger.

What Pastors Should Look for in Safe People

As you consider the traits you’d look for in a safe person, consider these Scriptures and the guidelines they infer, because these people are often difficult to spot.

Our Spiritual Pandemic of Narcissism

Now that we’ve been going through this mess for almost six months, certain areas have surfaced where – if this is all a big...

8 Reasons Negative People Don’t Recognize They’re Negative

You probably know people who are always negative. You see it, and others see it—but the negative person doesn’t seem to have a clue. Here are some reasons why that happens:

Chick-fil-A Will Stop Donating to Groups with Political Agendas

A new corporate policy has stirred another heated discussion. (Photo credit: Cheryl Casey / Shutterstock.com)

2 Ways Boredom Destroys Ministry Leaders

Don’t let boredom ruin you. Look to Him and you won’t get bored. Seek new ways to fulfill the mission the Lord has given, but don’t seek a new mission. Seek ways to communicate the message in new ways, but don’t seek a new message.

57 Leadership Tips from a Veteran Pastor

Joe McKeever offers life-tested insights for every new and growing leader in the church today.