Articles for Pastors

Tribute to a Faithful Servant Billy Graham

"I feel that he is the most Christ-like person I’ve ever met—though not without his human foibles and shortcomings."

5 Lessons That Billy Graham Taught Us

As a young man at the time, I was captivated by the living legend Billy Graham. But even more so, I was captivated by the Savior he proclaimed.

7 Things the Church Can Learn From Disney World

If Disney World has excellence, shouldn’t church leaders demand it even more? We exist not for entertaining customers, but for leading more people to Christ!

The Importance of the Simmer Day in Sermon Preparation

The simmer day allows pastors space to get out of “sermon mode” and trust that God will do what He wants to do.

Do You Suffer From ‘Bible Anorexia?’

Do you think Bibles are just for church meetings? Do you think opening it just once in a while will sustain you? Are you unhappy in life? Maybe you have Bible anorexia.

10 Things Great Leaders Grant Their Teams

Whether stated or unspoken, a leader plays the key role in setting the culture of the organization. People on any team will often wait until they feel they have permission from leadership before they move forward.

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.