Articles for Pastors

Church pastor Jarrid Wilson died by suicide on September 9, 2019. In his life and writings, Jarrid Wilson challenged the issue of mental health in the church.

To walk by the Spirit means to obey the Holy Spirit. To live life according to the leading of the Spirit. But first of all…

There are certain circumstances when it is not wise to answer a fool according to his folly, but there are other circumstances when it is wise to answer a fool according to his folly.

Leaders and teachers care about words because they know the power within them. But just because words matter does not mean we should play the role of self-appointed word police.

No matter the theological issue, we can be sure that a litany of quick-fire responses often only exacerbate the issue for those who are in need of biblical instruction and theologically nuanced clarity. To that end, I would suggest that the antiquarian tripartite modes of persuasion (i.e. ethos, logos, and pathos) are helpful when seeking to engage in theological controversy.

Being grateful for a job doesn’t always equal enjoying that job. So, this year I’m offering suggestions for enjoying your job even when you don’t love it.

Did you know that God wired our bodies and brains to benefit from both attending church and developing a healthy spiritual life? Consider these ways science shows us that church benefits both brain and body.

The church is blessed by the many business leaders moving from business to ministry. Men and women of all ages from a wide variety of backgrounds have sensed a call to ministry, and many at great sacrifice, have made the change. They bring so much valuable experience to church leadership.