Articles for Pastors

One Pastor’s View: Which Bible Translations Should You Read?

When it comes to English translations, does God play favorites?

The Communication Secrets of Craig Groeschel

For those of us who want to communicate better as preachers, we should be paying attention to Craig Groeschel, especially when he gives the secret sauce behind what he does.

The True Cost of a Ministry Event

What most elder teams and staffs miss is that the cost of an event or ministry is not just what is on that piece of paper. It includes that, but it is much more than that. Here are a few questions you should ask as you evaluate a ministry event or ministry.

My Sermon Notes Inspires Churches to Reach the Next Generation

My Sermon Notes is a discipleship-first app platform to unify your church. Our mission is to help you reach the next generation and connect your church body through technology.

The Need to Be Noticed Masquerades as Leadership

One of the most unhealthy aspects of Christian “celebrity culture” may be one of the least addressed: the need to be noticed. It seems to me that all too often, the need to be noticed masquerades as leadership.

4 Ways Every Pastor Can Develop Emotional Resilience

Pastor, you must learn to lead yourself by managing your emotions. One important characteristic of leadership is emotional resilience. It's the ability to be...

The Church Guide to Coronavirus

Our hope and prayer is that The Church Guide to Coronavirus can help your church develop healthy practices to keep your church attenders safe and to rise up valiantly in these days. The Church Guide to Coronavirus is here to help your church prepare for the potential disruption and gospel opportunities.

How Pastors Should Talk About Giving in the Current Crisis

We are in “an opportunity season to find new, creative ways to be generous,” says Brad Formsma. There are plenty of ways pastors can encourage churchgoers to be generous, even if they don't have money to give.