Articles for Pastors

Thirty Seconds Alone With God—The Effect of Our Phones on Prayer

Our Twitter and Facebook habits make praying harder than ever.

8 Hallmarks of Attractional and Gospel-Centered Churches

"Hopefully these will bring more clarity to thinking through the relevant issues in evangelical ecclesiology."

The Top 7 Ways Leaders Demoralize Their Teams

"Leaders who ask rather than demand end up with far more productive teams."

3 Better Alternatives to Playing “Devil’s Advocate”

"Devil’s advocates can shut down brainstorming and stifle optimism about opportunities."

9 Little Productivity Hacks That Deliver Way More Than You Think

"A focused leader is a productive leader. Distracted leaders…aren’t."

How Senior Pastors Can Schedule Their Week for Maximum Impact

The only thing we have control over in ministry is ourselves.

A Trojan Horse in Women’s Ministry: Confronting a False Gospel Message

"Let’s be disciples who make disciples within the context of our local churches and local communities."

Six Questions Leaders Should Routinely Ask Themselves

"Because our leadership is short, we should lead and serve with thoughtful intentionality."