Articles for Pastors

Here are ten pulpit pointers for those who preach and teach the Word of God, as confirmed by some of history’s greatest preachers.

Wolves often look like sheep, but some wolves in sheep's clothing are of a particularly nasty breed, a type that we might call the “Broken Wolf.”

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.