Articles for Pastors

“Don’t Wrestle With Pigs” (Thoughts on Handling Criticism)

If we are unable to handle criticism, we may want to consider doing something different with our lives.

Preaching Half the Gospel

For many years, we have preached half the gospel by encouraging people to be saved FROM something—namely sin, wrath, damnation and eternal punishment—and neglected the fact that we’re saved for something.

Where Are All the Single Pastors?

It is not ultimately our personal experience that qualifies us to teach into a given situation (though it can undoubtedly help); it is our handling of the Word of God.

The Positive Side of Leading Under Pressure

As I write this, we’re three days from our church’s big Grand Opening at our new location. Our church is seven years old. We’ve met...

5 Simple Ways to Assess the Effectiveness of Your Leadership

One of the most difficult aspects of leadership is to know how you’re doing as a leader. Add a little insecurity into the mix, and...

3 Elements Every Team Member Needs From Their Leader to Thrive

When leaders provide their teams with what they need they’ll accomplish more than what you’ve asked.

Why I Don’t See Tithing as the Pinnacle of Christian Virtue, OR as Something Legalistic

May you not be obsessed with tithing, or feel self-righteous about tithing, or be under bondage to tithing, or attack tithing as evil.

“I Should Have Been Doing Most of What I Did as a Student Pastor”

I followed a living legend in Kenton Beshore when I became senior pastor of Mariners Church six months ago. I have enjoyed learning from...