Articles for Pastors

Why Didn’t Paul Share His ‘Trip to Heaven’ Story?

There is only one place in Scripture where Paul speaks of his visions and revelations and this trip to heaven. Why didn't he talk about it more?

25 Questions for a Prospective New Pastor to Ask a Church

I have been asked frequently for questions a prospective pastor can ask a church. There are lots of resources for churches who are interviewing their next pastor, but I personally believe the pastor needs to equally interview the church.

7 Encouragements for Leaders Who Worry

If you don't experience leadership stress, you may not be a conscientious leader. But at the same time, true leaders learn how to manage it.

We Are on the Same Team

Comparing yourself to others is a zero sum endeavor. It isn’t fair to you, them or the Kingdom, and it's a great way to ensure God’s blessing is removed from your ministry.

Behind on Your Church’s Budget: 7 Steps to Get Back on Track

Some churches will meet and exceed their budgets this year. But there are far more churches (maybe yours?) who will “just get by” or who won’t reach their church budget this year.

How to Write a Sermon (Based on 38 Years of Preaching and 2,000+ Sermons)

Here are a few things I have learned in the past 38 years on how to write a sermon.

Do the Gospels Contradict Themselves? Is the Bible Reliable?

A consequence of having four records of the same life is that there are many overlapping sections among accounts and many opportunities for narratives to differ from each other. This fact has some people asking "Is the Bible reliable?"

No, Jesus Is Not “re-sacrificed” at the Catholic Mass

Have you ever heard someone say that “Catholics believe they are re-sacrificing Jesus” in the Catholic Mass?