Articles for Pastors

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

My wife and I served eleven years in church development, administration, and theological education in West Africa. The outstanding stories of God’s grace at work still brings joy to our hearts. And we found that grace brings shalom (peace) in conflict.

After the virus has passed and the health care workers can all breathe a collective sigh of relief while the rest of us go back to work, we will realize we will never be the same. This virus has changed us in surprising ways.