Articles for Pastors

9 Steps to Consider When You Face the Pain of Betrayal

It happens, even among brothers and sisters in Christ. It happened to Jesus, and it happens to us. Friends sometimes turn on us, and the knife of betrayal slices us deeply. And, the longer the friendship has been in place, the more the pain hurts.

The Lost Pastor

The lost pastor can make it a long way on the fuel of the false self.

The Best iPhone Apps for Pastors (2019)

If you’re a pastor with an iPhone, like me, you are probably always looking for the best apps for your iPhone to make it even better and help you get more done.

When to Cancel Church for Bad Weather?

Many questions arise when inclement weather looms. When should the church cancel services?

Pastor Secrets: 5 Things Your Pastor Wishes He Could Tell You

Carey Nieuwhof offers a vulnerable take on the inner struggles and thoughts of pastoral ministry.

5 Ways to Grow Your Leadership Team’s Heart for Your Church’s Mission

Every leader needs a compass in their head. The mission answers “Question Zero”: “What are we ultimately supposed to be doing?” It makes the...

What Is the Actual Divorce Rate in the United States?

"There’s a great deal of confusion today about what the actual divorce rate is in the United States."

Should Pastors Tell Church People to Obey Them?

“Obey your leaders,” poses the challenge. How should we approach the “followership” concept this verse speaks to?