Articles for Pastors

College Degrees, Religious Faith Contribute to Longevity in Marriage

A new report says marriages that last at least 20 years are associated with education and faith.

The Secret to Peace and Contentment

"God promises to give us peace and contentment if we trust him."

The Three Most Common Causes of Depression

"Burnout, abuse and an unforgiving spirit are the top three by far."

Why Body Abuse and Body Adoration Fail on Both Levels

We live in a world where it is easier to both abuse and adore our bodies. The result is a lot of pressure and a lot of shame. Both body abuse and body adoration fail us for these two reasons.

Why Scriptural Interpretation Requires Informed Reading

Since we all come with working assumptions that affect interpretation, we ought to try our best to ensure we come with the best assumptions possible.

Is Your Leadership Conflict Healthy?

If your organization is without healthy conflict, your organization is not at its best.

The Back Side of the Preaching Ministry

Certainly delivering public messages is what preachers in training want to learn. But there is also what we might call the "back side" that cannot be neglected in considering the preaching ministry.

3 Ways to Ask People to Serve or Give

People are not looking for something else to give to or something else to do. They are looking for something worth their time, money and effort. Here are 3 ways to ask people to serve or give.