Articles for Pastors

Charles Spurgeon on the Entertainment-Driven Church

Believe it or not, Charles Spurgeon has many relevant insights for us about entertainment in church. Even though he lived in the 19th century, his day mirrors our day. And he recognized the dangers of the entertainment-driven church.

What Are the Responsibilities of Church Members?

What are the responsibilities of church membership? In an individualistic and consumeristic culture, the very notion that church members bear significant responsibilities comes as a surprise to some Christians. 

Keeping Desire and Temptation in Their Place

The ancient church sorted through the Trinitarian debate by clarifying the distinction between "essence" and "person." Likewise, the Reformation haggled over the proper meaning of "righteousness" and "justification." And today we need to distinguish between desire and temptation.

When Old, They’ll Still Bear Fruit

Last month, my extended family and I sat with my dying grandmother over her final days. In the waning hours of her life, we...

A Shining Example of Pastoral Ministry During the Yellow Fever Epidemic

In the midst of the current worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, an account about the pastoral ministry of B.M. Palmer in the midst of a yellow fever epidemic came to mind. Yellow fever is extremely contagious and far more deadly than Covid-19.

Coronavirus, Porn, and Anxiety: When Three Pandemics Converge

We are experiencing a confluence of three pandemics: coronavirus, porn and anxiety. Times of uncertainty like the one we’re in naturally intensify anxiety and powerlessness, and with it, the spread of pornography use.

Does Your Ministry Need More Humor?

I forget to laugh and smile. That can be dangerous for a youth minister because let’s face it; you need to have a sense of humor to survive. Adolescence is a chaotic time of life filled with so much unpredictability that if you aren’t ready for it, you’ll find yourself defeated.

Every Leader Needs Cultural Intelligence – Do You Have It?

Leaders who actively grow their cultural intelligence are in stronger positions to lead through changing circumstances. Here are three postures of a leader with  cultural intelligence.