Articles for Pastors

Beautiful Churches Make Holy Churches

When you're inside beautiful churches, worship seems to be the only appropriate response.

Two Core Church Systems and the Encyclopedia Britannica

There should be two core systems within your church: a discipleship pathway and a leadership pipeline.

All Churches Make Mistakes, Why Do Ours Feel Fatal?

Some churches make mistakes but keep growing and moving ahead at lightning speed, while other churches make similar mistakes, but can’t seem to make even the smallest forward progress.

7 Questions for Preachers to Ask About Their Preaching Calendar

Preachers, I’m putting you on the spot today as you think about your preaching calendar.

6 Signs You’ve Grown Cynical as a Leader (and How to Reverse It)

I think leadership breeds cynicism for several reasons. The good news is you can beat it if you understand how it forms.

Social Justice or Evangelism? There Shouldn’t Even Be a Debate

A debate is raging among a handful of Christian leaders about social justice and the Gospel.

The Dumbest Things I Ever Did as a Pastor

The list of mistakes pastors make should include this one. It's not a sin of commission, but rather omission.

Day Off for Ministry Leaders: A Case for Mondays and a Case for Fridays

When is the best time of the week for a pastor to take a day off? Here are the pros and cons of Monday and Friday.