Articles for Pastors

Four Ways Pastors Can Lead Their Congregations by Example

How can pastors and church leaders address our own brokenness in ways that exalt Christ, demonstrate the power of the Gospel and strengthen the mission of the church?

How to Structure a Sticky Sermon

If your sermon isn’t sticky, it won’t stay with those who hear it. If your sermon isn’t sticky, it’ll bounce off them and be lost forever.

38 Results of Being an Evil Leader

Many times, a person who is an evil leader seems to consistently come out on top. But what are the true consequences for a leader who is evil?

A Biblical Theology of Church Discipline

God’s discipline of his people is an integral part of the Bible’s entire story line, from Eden to the new creation.

Why You Should Make a “To Not Do” List

We all tend to do things that sabotage our health, emotional well-being and ministry effectiveness. Start the new year by pledging not to do them anymore.

The Emotionally Anxious Leader: 8 Signs

Chronic anxiety, the low-level anxiety we seem to never shake, fuels emotionality and shows up in eight ways that I call “the eight F's of chronic anxiety.”

Great Churches Aren’t Perfect

The early church began in a time where the culture was shifting, political and religious leaders didn’t agree, and the fledgling churches had their own internal problems.

The Blessings of a Long Pastorate

Although there are true blessings for pastors that serve four years or less, there are other blessings that really begin to accumulate after five years.