Articles for Pastors

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.

Pastor, You Need Sunday School or Small Group Too (7 Reasons)

Here are 7 good reasons to make a habit of regularly attending Sunday school or small group.

What Is Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

I believe the baptism of the Holy Spirit is the believer’s immersion into the life of the Spirit.

This Is Not a Real Church

What things do you currently regard as of the absolute essence of church—things without which you could not imagine church being ‘real church’.