Articles for Pastors

Some of the Selfish Motives Behind ‘ God Called Me ‘

Sometimes saying “God called me” can actually mask a lot of other motives.

If You Preach Like Whitefield, Think Like Wesley

George Whitefield's sermons are known for converting hearts and minds. But John Wesley's methods were second to none.

How You Might Break the Third Commandment in Church

If we're honest, we've all broken the third commandment—sometimes even while being in church.

5 Leadership Mistakes That Cause a Slow Leak in Your Influence

Some mistakes, however, are those unintended but avoidable missteps that slowly decrease your influence over time.

The Message in That Movie You Love…Isn’t a Particularly Christian One

You may not be aware of it, but there are hidden messages in movies—even your most favorite ones. They're not all bad messages, but they may not necessarily be Christian.

Priscilla: A Deeper Look at an Early Church Leader

Priscilla’s leadership in the early church can be easily missed by our modern, western perspectives, especially as she and her husband receive only six mentions in Acts and Paul’s letters.

What Hosea Tells Us About the Lord’s Supper

It's true the Lord's supper hadn't happened when the book of Hosea was penned, but it still has something profound to say about it.

Become a More Positive Person Overnight With These Three Practices

Positive thinking really boils down to expressing gratitude.