Articles for Pastors

Success can ruin a ministry. I’ve seen it happen too many times. It sounds strange. We plan for success, we dream about success and—most importantly—we pray for success. Yet when it comes, we often self-destruct.

Have you ever wondered what Jesus was doing between the first Easter Sunday and his ascension six weeks later?

"For us, this is not about politics or free speech. It is about evil and the gospel that defeats it. The time to stand up—and speak up—is now."

Comparison is the thief of joy, and your theological training will be greatly hindered by comparing yourself to others.

How prepared are you for a divine interruption? I pray that you may come to expect, even long for, interruptions from two things: God and people.

There is one time in the book of Matthew when Jesus didn't call God "Father"—and the reason is pretty incredible.

Not everyone will agree with you—or even like you—if you are a leader.

If you and I define best or better to involve more of the same, then we’re in trouble.