Articles for Pastors

10 Secrets of Many Senior Pastors

Many pastors and ministry leaders carry several of the same kinds of secrets.

Can We Hope in the Face of Death?

We’ll turn ourselves inside out, we’ll do anything not to say that word. That one word. The “D” word: Death. Can we hope in the face of death?

Uvalde, One Year Later

One year after the shooting, and the wounds in Uvalde are still bleeding, requiring a spiritual doctor. Jesus said he came to bind up the wounds and heal the brokenhearted, and then he commissioned believers to be his hands and feet. Who will claim the words of Jesus and be the doctor?

4 Daily Prayer Practices for Pastors and Church Leaders

You can learn a lot about people by the kinds of prayers they pray. We have a sample of a leader’s prayer practices in the book of Nehemiah.

5 Spiritual Dangers of Skipping Church

Missing church is a bad idea. It is spiritually dangerous for those who profess Christ to regularly skip worship with their church families. Here's why.

Understanding the True Gospel

The true Gospel is a healing journey that leads us to a life-giving and abundant destination. It is a journey that we do not embark upon alone, but alongside others who share with us a common trust in Jesus.

Unplugging the Microwave Culture of Success

Our microwave culture — where we want, and basically get, everything right now — is quickly destroying our personal and collective ability to dedicate focus over time toward a goal, a success, or mastery of anything important.

Can Christians Drink Alcohol? 3 Reasons a Christian Can Drink

When it comes whether a Christian can drink alcohol, the Bible couldn’t be clearer or more direct.