Articles for Pastors

8 Characteristics of the Best Church Leaders I’ve Seen During the COVID Crisis

I’ve written a lot about characteristics of the best leaders I know. Here are some of the characteristics I’ve seen in strong leaders during the COVID crisis:

How Often Should Preachers Practice Their Sermon?

Three factors have made the biggest positive difference for me: preparing my heart before the Lord, scheduling adequate study time to avoid feeling rushed, and practicing preaching my sermon.

10 Best Things Billy Graham Ever Said

"America's pastor" has gone on to be will the Lord, but his legacy will live on for generations. These are the 10 best Billy Graham quotes.

Complementarians in Closed Rooms

Comments on a Facebook group called "Geneva Commons" took aim at author Aimee Byrd, a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. The comments point out the denomination's need to address misogyny in its ranks.

5 Things I Am Preaching to Myself While Preaching to a Camera

When preaching to a camera, it can easily feel like I am preaching to God’s people without being among God’s people. I long for those days again, but in the meantime, here are five things I am preaching to myself as I am preaching to a camera.

Counsel From a Black Pastor to the Church

Being a Christian, a pastor of a local church, and a black man has given me a unique vantage point on life. As a pastor I am called to lead believers to the Holy Scriptures so that we may all learn to imitate Christ and grow in Christ-likeness.

10 Ways to Grow Your Marriage While Having Young Kids

Here are 10 strategies to grow your marriage with young kids that we’ve reflected on that might be helpful to other young parents in a similar season of life.

Balance Is Over-Rated

Are we sacrificing the very gifts, talents, and passions that God has blessed us with?