Articles for Pastors

Shorter Sermons Simply Aren’t Always Better

Here are 5 questions to determine your ideal sermon length.

What’s Plaguing Pastors?

Television, the Internet and social media have created a perception of the “haves” and “have nots” in ministry.

Truths Pastors Need to Tell Themselves

When I mess up and sin, it’s always because I’ve believed a lie.

5 Traits of a Great Boss

Over the years, I’ve interviewed hundreds of church staff and asked them what they want in a great boss.

Who Needs an Executive Pastor Anyway?

An XP should free the senior pastor up to invest time and energy into prayer and overall vision and leadership.

7 Warnings for Aspiring Leaders

Ron Edmondson shares real-life lessons to young leaders who want to grow.

You’re a Pastor’s Wife and Don’t Play the Piano???

People often place enormous expectations on a minister's wife...including that she should play the piano for the church.

Questions to Help Discern if You Are Ready to Be a Leader

Are you ready to be misunderstood sometimes—actually, many times?