Articles for Pastors

What I Learned from Reading the Entire Bible in Five Days

During the Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa, I read the entire Bible in 5 days to raise funds to equip under-resourced township pastors with copies of the Africa Study Bible.

Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self About Calvinism (Or: How to Be Less of a Jerk)

"When I first understood the Doctrines of Grace (more commonly known as Calvinism and/or Reformed theology), I felt like I had entered The Matrix (minus Keanu Reeves)."

Why We Don’t Need “Women’s” Ministry

Sarah Bessey: Please stop treating women's ministry like a Safe Club for the Little Ladies to Play Church.

Our First Lesson on Finances: God Provides

Abraham walked into a teachable moment that men need to learn. God is the original and only Provider. God provides for the needs of all mankind.

11 Kinds of Preacher: Which Preacher Type Are You?

Discover the pros and cons of how your unique personality affects your preaching type.

Cultivating a Pilgrim Mentality About Money and Possessions

"I’m convinced that the greatest deterrent to our giving is this: the illusion that earth, as it is now, is our home."

Why Christians Should NOT Marry Unbelievers

On marrying a non-Christian: "If you think you are lonely before you get married, it's nothing compared to how lonely you can be AFTER you are married!"

Bold Leadership in a Day of Embarrassed Believers

Bold leadership behind a pulpit is one thing; boldness in a city council meeting is another. Bold leadership is most clearly seen when you’ve burned your bridges and put your convictions on the line.