Articles for Pastors

The First Step to Being a Great Pastor

"The first step in being a great pastor is to walk with God."

5 Keys for Leaders Who Want Respect

"A popular saying in today’s urban dictionary is “Game recognizes game.”

9 Hopeful Signs for American Churches

More church leaders are emphasizing prayer. The perfunctory prayer meeting is being replaced with new forms of passionate and concerted prayer.

Is It OK to Have Just an “Ordinary” Church?

"Here’s the bottom-line: The church is the most important organization on the planet."

7 Ways Leaders Need to Be More “Unproductive”

"Much of what a leader does can seem unproductive at times—and that is a good thing."

You’ve Been Fired From the Pastorate—What Now?

I’m at that point in my ministry where I feel like I’d rather cut grass for a living than serve Christ as a preacher of His gospel. That’s just not healthy. But that’s where I am.

These 2 Groups in Your Church Are Critical but Often Hidden

"Regardless of the church size, we need to constantly consider how people are plugging into our ministry."

How to Avoid the Copy-Cat Leadership Trap

"Copy-cat leaders do little more than mimic someone else’s leadership style."