Articles for Pastors

The American Church Has Got Talent, but What It Really Needs Is…

The American church has got talent, but what we really need are more Priscillas and Aquilas.

Just Being Real: 5 Ways to Be Real Without Being Rude

How do we establish honesty with each other that builds the relationship rather than pushing it down or blowing it up?

Adaptive Decision Making, Change and Leadership

Over the last century, here’s the reason most churches and organizations have been able to scale and support the growth that they’ve experienced.

Are You Organized for Control or Growth?

Here’s the key to good structure: Let leaders lead.

Seeing Death, Speaking Life: An Easter Meditation

“My prayer this Easter is that God would give me a sense of urgency and empower me with his Spirit to speak fearlessly.”

Why Aren’t Men Reading Christian Women Writers?

Many men will read books by women but not books for women.

How to Select Your ‘Life Verse’

Your "life verse" is not just a cute, catchy line that looks good on a bumper sticker. What verse has your number, knows your story, sums up your life, and could tell your secrets?

Take Care of These Four Areas to Keep From Becoming a Ministry Statistic

The last few years have been filled with news of famous ministry leaders who are falling morally, abusing finances and leading by intimidation. I can't think of a time, other than the Swaggert/Bakker scandals of the 1980s, where more ministry leaders have fallen in some swirl of ethical disgrace.