Articles for Pastors

It’s Not Up to You

“You’re just the kind of pastor this church needs,” we hear. “With your gifts, I can’t see how this church won’t double in the...

Megachurch-Oriented Cities Researched, Ranked by Barna Group

Las Vegas, Nevada has the highest concentration of megachurch-attending Christians in the nation.

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Boundaries

What if Jesus wants you to uncover the dazzling God-image that burns in your heart? What if your most important job might be to ensure...

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a New Ministry

Michael Lukaszewski offers wisdom in these humble-but-direct tips.

Why You Can’t Hear How You Really Sound (and Why It Matters)

Have you ever heard yourself speak on an audio recording and said, “Wow! I didn’t know I sounded like that?” If you have, you...

Why Porn Is Bad: I Don’t Like Women

"Porn has made me not want women, but their pieces and parts."

The Affectionate Pastor

Affectionate pastoral ministry is the example of the Apostle Paul, who modeled both zeal for orthodoxy and zeal for the people of God themselves. Pastors have an ever-increasing joyful and affectionate longing to be with and labor for the people of God.

Thought Life: The Life of the Mind

What do you think when you hear "thought life" or "life of the mind"? This doesn't seem to be a phrase unique to the...