Articles for Pastors

Unless you’re one of those people who is into arcane prophecy and end-times speculation, why should you preach the book of Ezekiel? Here are three reasons.

Yet another pastor committed suicide. But this time, he was my close friend. And so I keep asking myself: How do I make sense of this?

According to some estimates, anywhere from 4,000 to 7,000 local congregations die each year. Leadership Journal maintains that 340,000 churches in America have plateaued, are declining or are on the verge of death.

Mary and Joseph were some of the first people who anticipated Jesus' earthly arrival. You could say they experienced their own season of advent, or waiting.

It's understandable that a pastor might have a desire to "measure up" to famous preachers. But it's essential in our culture of celebrity preachers for pastors simply to be who God has called them to be.

I love church and think churches are in good company if the members feel "mediocre" when they compare themselves to the world. Rather than trying to be like the world, stick to what matters most. Preach well, pray well and love well.

Satan has a file on you, and he is working it every minute of every day to make sure you fall.

Are you wondering how to recharge? Designating time to recharge will help you identify new possibilities that you would have missed if you had never done so.