Articles for Pastors

If You Are Lonely in Kingdom Work, You Have Only Yourself to Blame

A lot of pastors today find themselves lonely in ministry. But Scripture shows us leaders like the Apostle Paul didn't appear to be lonely. They were surrounded by brothers and sisters in Christ doing Kingdom work just like they were.

Confronting Entitlement as a Young Minister

We all could use a reminder to fight a sense of entitlement, but maybe even more so the younger we are in ministry.

Is Livestreaming Right For Your Church? A Short Guide

With countless people on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and the cost-effectiveness of livestreaming, many churches have jumped into these waters face first. Here is a church livestreaming guide so you can figure out if livestreaming is right for you.

Toddler Baptism and the Loss of Half the Kids

Could infant baptism be why we create a spiritual crisis—or at best confusion—later on in life that leads kids away from their spiritual roots rather than cementing them?

3 ‘Gospels’ That Are Pressuring Young Women

Church, young women are on the ledge. They are poised to jump in the face of the pressures that surround them. They desperately need the Truth—so let’s give it to them faithfully and relentlessly.

A Conversation With a Scientologist

Have you ever wondered, "What do scientologists believe?" I never had a chance to talk to a real Scientologist until recently. And my heart broke with compassion for the person I spoke to.

The Five Marks of a Spiritually Mature Leader

At Saddleback, we’ve always tried to make it easy for people to serve. You don’t need to be a committed Christian to pass out...

Be the Church That Embraces Children, Not Just Tolerates Them

Jesus said: "Let the children come to me." Here are some thoughts on how the church can embrace children like Jesus did instead of just tolerating their presence.