Articles for Pastors

Small Church Pastors Have A Different Skill Set, Not A Lesser One

Why is it we often assume small church pastors can't teach us much because they haven't won the "church growth" game?

The Prayers of the Spirit

The Spirit of God not only helps us in our weakness, but he intercedes for us in prayer. In other words, the Spirit of God prays for God’s children.

The Ongoing Sin of Divorce

While divorced women are not helpless, weak, or unable to fend for themselves, at the same time there are divorced women I know who are living in less comfortable circumstances than their ex-husbands.

The Kind of Leader God Uses

The Kind of Leader God Uses God uses people of faith. The Bible says, “Without faith, it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6 NIV)....

The Blessings of Tenure

In my previous post, I reflected on the ingredients of tenure, those things that have helped me maintain a fruitful ministry in one place...

Serious and Sensitive Preaching About Hell

How does a preacher adequately communicate what is said about hell in the Bible? Ligon Duncan shares insight on how to preach with authority on the subject of hell.

The Healthy Church Profile in 2029: 10 Major Changes in 10 Years

What does the future of the church look like? While I can’t know anything with precision, I do see some outliers and trends pointing us toward what healthy churches will look like in the next 10 years.

When We Run from God: 7 Insights from One Who Did

Ever try running from God? Jonah 1 shows us seven interesting life lessons about what happens when we take this course of action.