Articles for Pastors

How to Disciple Your Staff

We must intentionally invest in those we lead. It will take a shift from organizational growth and maintenance for many of us, but the end result is worth it.

10 Ways to Deal With Sacred Cows in Your Church

A “sacred cow” by definition is already entrenched in the church—and may well have been around long before you came to the church.

Stop Comparing Yourself to Well-Known Pastors

Preacher, you can preach better than John MacArthur, John Piper, David Platt and H.B. Charles. I wonder if that surprises you?

Moral Failing: 5 Warning Signs Every Ministry Leader Must Notice

Moral failing describes a disqualifying behavior in a church leader’s life. Learn key warning signs of moral failure.

7 Reasons People Are Not Leading Who Could Be

Every church I know needs leaders. Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few…” I’m convinced, based on other Scriptures, some of those workers should be leaders of other workers.

The #1 Reason the Best Leaders Get Things Done (When Others Don’t)

Action is stunning because so few people actually do it. So few people act on their dreams.

The Perils of Being a Perfectionist

Many of the people we admire, who are good at something, were not always good at that something. They had to discipline themselves to learn and improve their skill. Often, our passion for something outweighs our ability to accomplish it.

7 Early Warning Signs That Your Church Has a “Front Door” Problem

Here are seven early warning signs that might indicate that you have a problem retaining visitors at your church.