Articles for Pastors

10 Lies of the Enemy That Church Leaders Believe

In my years of studying spiritual warfare, I’ve spent a lot of time talking with pastors about their own battles. Often, those battles are...

6 Questions That Will Help Your Next Sermon Reach Everyone

Confronting these assumptions about people will help you move closer to your sermon reaching everyone in the room.

It’s Been One Year Since the Passing of America’s Pastor

Today marks one year since Billy Graham went to be with the Lord. As America's Pastor, his death was a significant milestone in the life of the U.S. and the church. Where were you when Billy Graham died?

The Pendulum Swing Syndrome When Churches Get a New Pastor: 5 Key Questions

Too often churches choose new pastors largely based upon the perceived weaknesses of the previous pastor.

4 Possible Reasons Team Members “Over-Quote the Leader”

Why do people over-quote the leader? It happens all the time, and there are at least four possible reasons why people feel the need to do this.

Why Being an Authentic Church Leader Is Important and How to Become One

Relationships are crucial to leading your church well. It can be easy to get caught up in using your administrative skills while leading your church. From...

The Barbarian Way

Pastor Erwin McManus urges Christians to find "the barbarian way" of following Jesus.

5 Ways to Survive the Mental Game of Church Leadership

One of the problems I struggled with for years in leadership was taking every leadership triumph or setback so personally.