Articles for Pastors

7 Reasons You Need a Sermon Evaluation Team

All of us who preach regularly need to have a team that evaluates our preaching.

Everything We Think We Know About Marriage and Divorce Is Wrong

It's common knowledge that 50% of marriages end in divorce, right? Only problem: That stat is wrong.

Fostering an Environment of Collaboration

Collaboration is paramount to a healthy church culture. Even if you are the only paid staff member you still need to be collaborating internally on projects, creativity and other things.

My Confession: Toward a More Balanced Gospel

For all of my passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ, which has been accurate and faithful to the best of my ability, the gospel that I have held so dear has been, in reality, a truncated and incomplete gospel.

Two Seasons of Life Ahead

Having a season of life sandwiched between their experience and mentoring others gives mentors time to process and objectively assess what they did right and what they didn’t.

Are You Using Your ‘Calling’ to Hide Narcissism?

Are you a Christian narcissist? Jo Saxton explains that anyone in leadership, even if he or she is a Christian, can have a problem with narcissism. Here's how to tell if you do.

Stop Inviting People to Big Events

After a large event with a big spike in new visitors, your attendance reports are going to look pretty nice for a week or two. But it doesn’t take long for reality to set back in as you see a return back to your regular pattern in the weeks to follow.

Avoiding the Church Comparison Trap

Comparing your church to another church can be one of the worst things you do as a church leader.