Articles for Pastors

A Pastor’s Sabbath: What to Do When Sabbath Is Sporadic

Taking time off is not something that I despise. I love downtime. I don’t look for work just to stay busy, avoid homelife or to “escape” reality by feeling accomplishment.

7 Steps to Take When Sunday Hurt

For some of you, Sunday was a difficult day. Something happened (or has been happening) within your congregation that makes your ministry difficult.

3 Accidents That Did Not Happen at Your Church

Ministry can be tough. Ministry can be frustrating. Ministry can even be depressing. But ministry in the local church can also be one of the greatest joys you’ve ever known.

10 Expectations for Supporting the Senior Pastor

A healthy staff requires a team approach. It requires everyone working together. As I attempt to lead a team, there are certain expectations I have for those who serve on a church staff in supporting the leadership of a senior pastor.

Why Pretty Much Every Church Leader Needs Marriage Counseling

When someone is engaged in counseling, it means they’re engaged in their life and that they want to make progress toward wise, meaningful life-decision. Toward health.

Discipling Families in a Multi-Ethnic Lifestyle

When your kids notice someone that looks different, don’t shy away from the differences. Instead, celebrate the diversity that God has created.

7 Very Possible Reasons You’re Losing Your Audience When You Speak

If there’s one thing you never set out to do as a leader or communicator, it’s to lose the audience.

Pastoral Anxiety

Do you deal with pastoral anxiety? Even Paul, the one who counted it a joy to “spend and be spent” for his people, admitted that he felt anxiety for all the churches.