Articles for Pastors

What Type of Preacher Are You, Really?

At the risk of oversimplifying our complex personalities, let me suggest three main preaching styles (and you could argue leadership styles as well); Prophet, Priest and King.

7 Ways to Honor Your Pastor’s Spouse

How much have you thought about how to honor your pastor's spouse? Being the spouse of a pastor is tough! Here are ways you can encourage your pastor's other half.

10 Words of Gratitude From a Preacher

What comes to mind when you think over your pastorate? Words of gratitude?

When to Lead as a Farmer and When to Lead as a Hunter

When leading like a hunter, leaders are quick and decisive. They learn by doing and they live with a convictional sense of urgency. When leading like a farmer, leaders evaluate, plant seeds for future change and invest in cultivating the culture.

Why the Doctrine of Glory Matters

The glory of God isn't defined in his Word; no, his glory is so grand that it splashes across every page of his book.

Creating a Personal Growth Plan

There’s something more important, more powerful and far more effective than setting goals.

Leadership and Suicide: When Ending It Seems Like the Only Way Out

12 years on the other side of my dark night of the soul, the thoughts of suicide are gone (hopefully forever) and hope again burns bright.

Leadership Challenges—6 Things Leaders Hate Doing, but Need to Anyway

Pastors will never lack for leadership challenges. Here are six things that you need to do, whether or not you want to!