Articles for Pastors

Five Keys in a Pastor’s Marriage

A pastor's choice of a wife is the most critical decision he can make relating to his life and ministry. Five keys to keeping a pastor's marriage and ministry strong.

When a Leader Has Doubts

As Christian leaders, we want to have faith to move mountains, but sometimes our faith is too small. What makes that happen? Why can’t we believe big all the time?

Seven Ways Being Nice Hurts Your Church

Church leaders and members sometimes sacrifice the health and good of the church for fear of hurting one or a few persons.

In Church Leadership, Be an Action Taker

If God has called you to do something in your ministry and you are not doing it, do it now! Not next month, next week or even tomorrow—do it right now.

Assimilation & Our Churches: Do We Do It Well?

Assimilating the church can be like staffing a nursery but the goal is to be so outrageously biblical that everybody sees it as a dream that is only possible with God’s full engagement with people fully engaged with him.

Seven Ways Being Nice Hurts Your Church

Perhaps the real issue is lack of courage to make the tough decisions.

A Truly Good Thanksgiving

Count your blessings but fix your eyes on the “fount of every blessing.” Focus, not just on the gifts – but on the giver, for He is good.

What to Do When Your Church Hits a Plateau

As pastor of an existing church that needs to be turned around, you must pray for an extra amount of patience. People change very slowly.