Articles for Pastors

Even for the devout, distractions abound during this season of celebration. Preparations for an unprecedented day of feasting, complications of travel, and even engagement in the complexities of family relationships can draw us away from a focused heart of gratitude. Let's talk undistracted holidays.

There was an era when simply being a cool, relevant church helped churches reach unchurched people. That time is over.

Many spiritual leaders in the Bible struggled to obtain victory while serving faithfully. The story of Elijah the Prophet is just one case study model for ministry. Many pastors and church leaders can learn a valuable lesson on self-care and God’s provision to take care of His own.

I possess all the insight needed to instantly solve all the world’s problems. My judgmental abilities are a supernatural gift . . . or are they?

God is way bigger than my intellect, and to prove my point, I present five passages I find hard to believe.

A sanctified imagination has the potential to help us connect with the daily lives of our congregation and improve our preaching.

The Lord never intended for His Word to collect dust on a table in your back bedroom. When God's people do not live in the Word, bad things happen.

You must be at least average in these important pastoral skills or those weaknesses will overshadow your strengths.