Articles for Pastors

People want what they want. And with the availability of churches of all stripes and colors—varieties of sizes, architecture, programs, music, preaching, doctrine—no one need stay where they are unhappy. So, they keep moving.

"Sadly, many churches spend more time on Sunday morning doing church announcements than intercessory prayer."

People want to know that their pastor loves and follows Jesus. As a spiritual leader, your faith must be real.

Sermon delivery. It’s an art, a moment, an experiential occasion. But sometimes it can seem like a train wreck.

Do you love your ministry work? If the answer is no, it doesn't necessarily mean you need to find a new line of work. It does mean you need to re-evaluate some things.

Ministry is oftentimes hard, thankless work. As a leader, there are several things you can do to help your team feel supported and successful at their jobs.

We all want to be humble and teachable but criticism stings. Here are some suggestions to help you deal with a bad review.

Detail Distraction: a church illness where there is too much focus on minor issues to the detriment of major issues. For example, routine meetings can become more important than compelling missions.