Articles for Pastors

Apostolic Authority and Online Theological Education

Is an online theological education course or program biblical? Would the Apostles approve of such a thing?

I Want to Live in Romans Chapter 8

If you’ve turned from sin, from self, from unbelief to trust and follow Jesus, welcome to the neighborhood! You’re going to love living in Romans chapter 8!

The Crossroads of Your Crisis

If you are in a crisis of any kind right now, God has brought you to a divinely orchestrated crossroads. Before you are two paths. The higher path calls you to renewed trust and transformation. The lower one allures you to hide in the cocooned space of comfort, complacency, and self-protection.

Should We Go Back to Business as Usual?

Listen: the blessed way of Jesus is slow. And it’s the very antithesis of business as usual.

5 Key Self-Reflections for Leadership Growth

Jim Wideman: "The number one key to growth as a leader is evaluation."

10 Characteristics of the Best Second-Chair Leaders I’ve Known

It’s not always easy to be a second-chair leader, especially when you want to lead but aren’t in the primary seat of leadership. On the other hand, good second-chair leaders are important for the church.

Satan and Sodomy

"The church is made up of forgiven sinners who make war on their soul-destroying sins."

Organize Your Church on Purpose, Around Giftedness

"Structure doesn’t cause growth; the structure of your church determines how fast you’ll grow and the size to which you’ll grow."