Articles for Pastors

Pastor, Don’t Vent Your Spleen—Shepherd Instead

"This spirit is destructive wherever it is found, but it is especially destructive when it stands behind a pulpit."

Charles Spurgeon: Preachers Need to Help People Understand their Need for Repentance Before Offering Hope

“It will never do for men to be led to think that they are healed before they know that they are sick unto death."

Four Useful Ministries by Deacons

Deacons are a mystery in many churches.

Why the Time to Lead Is Right Now

"If you really aspire to lead, start leading right now."

10 Ways Leaders Add Value

"People appreciate being appreciated."

10 Reasons to Be Humble Toward Opponents

"We must fight like lions for the truth of the gospel—the souls of our hearers are at stake."

Do You Share God’s Heart?

I don't know about you, but sometimes I like to read the Bible with self-righteous glasses and look down on the men and women who make faithless blunders and selfish decisions.

When Trauma Comes to Church

"Loving well, especially loving those impacted by trauma, requires commitment that increases “more and more” as the years pass by."