Articles for Pastors

Why go to seminary? I know full well that many today find seminary irrelevant and contend they are “successful” ministers without it. I disagree mostly, so here are 10 reasons why you should seriously consider going to seminary.

The church across the world has now been through Advent, Lent, Easter and Pentecost... But alas, the calendar changes once more: We enter into ordinary time.

Would it be okay to replace the tithe with service to your church instead?

Every young pastor needs an old mentor. I know that’s not a new thought. I press the point because it’s hard to overstate the value of wisdom from someone 50 years older than you.

"When I was first diagnosed, I and others did ask God to heal me. After a while, when God chose not to answer our prayers that way, I stopped asking."

Everyone wants to do well in their new job; here are seven key actions to help you be successful.

The Holy Spirit wants to orchestrate a beautiful rendition of heart-felt, united, passionate and God-glorifying prayer.

Knowing how to preach well does not come easy. As someone who elevated the sermon to the central position of the worship service, Martin Luther has some interesting perspectives. Here are three hallmarks of his preaching that have heavily influenced the church today.