Articles for Pastors

While traveling the nation, speaking in a wide assortment of congregations, I’ve observed a troubling trend of language that depersonalizes the Holy Spirit. Rather...

For many of us, the Book of Ruth often gets classified as the Bible's best Cinderella-story. What it should really be known for, though, is its revolution against the patriarchal status quo.

In many churches and seminaries there is an underlying belief that men lead and women follow, inhibiting women leaders in the church.

"A grain of wheat seems to die when it falls to the ground, but it actually produces new, fresh life. And so can your church!"

We need some guidelines to make conversations about race and the church fruitful rather than frustrating.

Ask your newest church members if they considered your church a friendly church when they first attended. You might find that some folks joined your church for some reason other than your friendliness.

Weighing the pros and cons of staying or leaving.

Faith in Jesus means you believe he actually exists. And second, you are convinced he is trustworthy; you can believe what he says and trust in his character. There are many Bible verses about faith.