Articles for Pastors

Among many pastors and church leaders today there is a popular rationale that proclaiming truth is the viable alternative to rebuking false teaching. Rather than wrestling with false teachers and their heresies, they’re content to cover their eyes, plug their ears and “stay positive” in their teaching.

It’s not about the leader. Why would I say that? It's not about you because leadership is about something bigger than you. It’s bigger than any individual accomplishment.

Have you ever thought about what you want written on your tombstone? That may seem like a morbid thought to most people, but it’s...

Essentially boundaries in ministry for leaders or pastors are like a property line around your yard, only in this case that yard is your soul.

To build hope doesn't happen by turning on a switch. A totally rebuilt life doesn't just drop out of the sky.

Some time back our church staff held our annual in-house evaluation retreat when we reviewed the prior year’s goals and plans.

Prayer enables us to not simply be victims of this world, but to instead be victors. We can move heaven and earth with our prayers, because prayer moves the hand of God on our behalf.

Use the church directory, pastor, and start looking.  Who have you not seen in church lately? (Call them and say, “I’ve missed seeing you. Are you okay?”)  Who needs a thank-you from you? A personal touch?