Articles for Pastors

False Teachers and the People Who Follow Them

Some false teachers aren’t just misinformed. Some are narcissistic and proud. Some are evil. Not everyone who has something to say about God is motivated by good. Their character is off. Their devotion to God is fake. Some have the appearance of godliness, but deny its power.

10 Church Growth Myths That Ruin Pastors

there are a number of subtle beliefs that still creep up that aren't healthy. In fact, they're downright superstitious and, at times, dangerous to the church. They are church growth myths.

4 Insights I Learned About Leadership From a Bunch of Creatives

It takes great self-leadership to say yes to the solitude writing requires. Good leaders can’t lead churches or businesses or ministries without leading themselves. A productive creative understands self-leadership.

The Broken-Hearted Pastor

I thought I could pastor without it. No more. If you’re a pastor, you’re going to have to learn to pastor sometimes as a broken-hearted pastor.

Thom Rainer: 5 Things That Masked The Death of a Church

I think it’s worth noting why some members were really surprised when their church closed its doors. Find out more about the death of a church.

The Absence of Trust: 4 Keys To Rebuild When It’s Broken

Trust is foundational to all communal endeavors—whether they revolve around accomplishing an organizational objective, or making a marriage work. In the absence of trust, your team cannot succeed.

What To Do When You Hit a Wall

Rest is THE answer to our exhaustion. Rest is what God has provided as the best medicine for weariness when we hit a wall.

6 Reasons Our Discipleship Strategies Miss the Mark

So…if we’re all trying to hit the same target, why are so many of our discipleship strategies missing the mark?