Articles for Pastors

Why Growth Is Non-Negotiable for Leaders

Great leaders understand that yesterday’s wins do not guarantee future successes.

The Best Leaders Are Broken Leaders

I have learned three huge lessons about humble leadership throughout my two decades in pastoral ministry. These lessons illustrate that the best leaders are broken leaders.

The Dangers of Echo Chamber Leadership

We leaders often enjoy the affirmation and adulation of others as we express our ideas, provide direction and set future courses. But falling for it is a danger to your ministry.

Your Church’s Culture

How to create a positive, biblical culture in your church and then how to protect it.

5 Keys to Sorting Through the Crazy and Conflicting Opinions You Hear as a Leader

One of the most challenging tasks of leadership involves sorting through seemingly endless opinions you hear almost every day about pretty much everything.

When They Say, ‘It’s Not You’ (But It Is)

What do you do when people are trying to be kind (or wimping out), and what you hear from them is not honest?

18 Leadership Quotes and Lessons From “The Post” Movie

A newspaper's decision to reveal government secrets contains lessons for leaders.

Should You Quit?

Some of you are wondering whether to quit your jobs. Some of you are wondering whether to quit ministries you have within your local church. You’re discouraged and you’re ready to give up. Should you?