Articles for Pastors

Here is our list of the Top 100 Christian leaders to follow on Twitter. Of course, you may not agree. We understand that, but we feel strongly that these people can help you with leadership and worldview--even if they force you to grapple with differing opinions.

"Don’t take it personally.” That may be the worst piece of advice I’ve ever received about ministry. It fails on so many levels. Because ministry is relational. It’s passionate. It’s sacrificial. It’s overwhelmingly personal.

Shepherd your staff by helping them grow into the people the Lord has made them and let the places they serve be chosen by the Spirit, not your heavy hand.

Godly men are on a mission in the world to bring God’s Kingdom to earth. They fight for the marginalized, take care of their families, start businesses in low-income areas, and stand-up for biblical principles. True godly men have integrity.

And so, if a church is to be revitalized, it will only happen through the Word of God alone. The more revitalizing leaders trust the Word of God alone, the more powerful their efforts will be.

So while I cannot pretend to speak for all millennials, I can tell you what my millennial friends and I want to see in your church. And how you can reach more Millennials.

I have thought a lot about the tension of leading with two emotions at once. And of the emotional mistakes leaders are prone to make. Here are three common emotional mistakes leaders make.

You may have studied exegesis, theology, and even counseling people in seminary, but what did you learn about body language, the mechanics of speaking, and overcoming stage fright?