Articles for Pastors

The Deep Theology of Groundhog Day

In my opinion you should watch the film and listen to the voice of God. With some help from the Holy SPirit, you'll see the deep theology of Groundhog Day.

5 Ways to Spend Your Leadership Equity Wisely

You have to be very careful with leadership equity. Every decision you make, and every risk you lead your organization to take will require an investment of some of your leadership equity (the trust people place in you).

Better Public Speaking: How to Deal with… Umm… Speech Fillers

We all struggle with speech fillers. 4 steps to overcome them.

Why We All Need to Do a Motive Check on Church Growth

So you want your church to grow. Wonderful. Here’s a challenging question: Why?

What Is Moral Failure – and Should We Take Action?

It is true that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. It's also true that we must be careful to guard well our integrity and reputation as we represent Christ and our church. When there's a moral failure in the ministry it's time to start thinking about removing that person from ministry.

The World Isn’t Looking for a Bigger Church, They Want a Better Church

What does a better church experience look like? It's easy to think that the answer is growing bigger. But the truth is, people want to attend and serve at a church where they can experience being loved by the God who made them.

Sermons Don’t Make Disciples

The key to discipleship is not a process or a proclamation. The key to discipleship is a disciple.

7 Reasons Why Church People Criticize Pastors

People criticize pastors. It's just how it goes. But understanding why they do so can help us deal with criticism better. Here are seven reasons why church people criticize pastors, as well as suggestions for how to respond.