Articles for Pastors

‘Anglicostal’: How Pentecostal Faith Prepared Me for the Anglican Church

Is there such a thing as an Anglican Pentecostal? There's no doubt that the traditions are different. But I think the one prepared me for the other...and I wonder if there isn't a way to merge them together.

The Lord Promises to Be With My Mouth

Every preacher wants the Lord to be his/her mouth before they open it to declare God's truth.

4 Rules for Responding to Nasty Emails

Pastors get nasty emails all the time. What's the best way to handle them.

3 False Productivity Goals That Trap Too Many Leaders

Effectiveness, not efficiency, is the most common productivity mistake leaders make.

9 Ways Your Church Can Help Your Pastor Continue to Grow

How can you best help your pastor? Many of us pastors get so busy in the day-to-day “stuff” that we fail to feed ourselves well and then we fail to grow. Here are 9 ways you can encourage your pastor not to become stagnant.

Fighting for and Finding Joy

Joy is one of those things we’re all searching for.

5 Essentials People Want from a Leader

What leadership essentials do people want from their church leaders? In general, most people are reasonable and want these same five qualities.

Your Christmas Eve Message

A message directed at the child in all of us will be a hit.