Articles for Pastors

One Vital Pastoral Task: Cheerleader for Volunteers

Never let a Sunday pass without specifically thanking several volunteers for their service. Be a cheerleader for volunteers.

Critical Dynamics of Criticism

Nothing reveals the pride that resides in each one of our hearts so much as being on the receiving end of criticism.

4 Reasons Megachurch Pastors Are Susceptible to Falling

Let’s pray for our leaders. Leaders, the risk of isolation is vastly greater than the risk of isolation.

What You Need to Get Hired for Speaking Opportunities

If you’re serious about being a speaker at any level, here’s my recommended list of what you need to make available to anyone who can book you for speaking opportunities.

5 Ways You and the People in Your Church Grow Strength Through Weakness

God gives us strength through weakness. He uses seasons of weakness to pry our hands off things that are not Him. Here are 5 ways we grow strength through weakness.

The Lazy Pastor

At the outset of a difficult topic - pastoral laziness - I want to be clear that my purpose is to encourage both pastors...

3 Reasons Why the Way You Treat Your Spouse Matters

The way you treat your spouse reveals their value to you. We naturally prioritize and praise what we value. Our kids see this.

7 Things They Didn’t Teach You in Seminary About Funerals

Even if your church is primarily filled with young people, from time to time you will be called upon by families to perform funerals.