Articles for Pastors

3 Ways to Stretch Your Preaching Next Year

In a word, to stretch your preaching requires this one thing: intentionality.

The Manger and the Cross: Unlikely Bookends

Like bookends facing opposite directions, yet an undeniable pair, consider the relationship between the manger and the cross of Christ.

What Are the Most Important Elements to Consider When Preparing a Sermon?

I’m sure there are plenty of preachers who have fallen into a trap of being stuck instead of being unleashed to reach their audience for Christ.

Do the Gospels Borrow From Pagan Myths?

Even in ancient times, critics of Christianity noticed some parallels between Christian beliefs and pre-Christian myths. What is the relationship between Christianity and paganism?

When a Pastor’s Friend Leaves the Church

The greatest pain for me took place when one of my good friends and his family decided to leave the church.

Looking for the Eternal Christmas to Come

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas as you celebrate the Savior's birth.

Church Planning – Is Your Church Ready for 2019

God wants your church to thrive. It’s His church! No one cares more than He does. Don’t race ahead with your plans without asking God what He wants specifically for your church.

#DearPastor: When Lauren Daigle Meets Jonathan Edwards

Dear Pastor, why does Jonathan Edwards get a pass for his stance on slavery while Lauren Daigle doesn't seem to be getting one for her stance on homosexuality?