Articles for Pastors

7 Ways to Exit Church Gracefully

The average pastor in the U.S. stays at one place about four years. Unless you stay at the same church your entire life, you will exit church or a ministry and go to another, perhaps several times. 

5 Lies Preachers Believe About Preaching

A pastor’s normal excessive scrutiny about his preaching is bad enough, but it is made worse when these five lies about preaching are believed.

10 Reasons Small Churches Stay Small

First, an explanation or two, then a definition. Then, finally, 10 reasons small churches stay small. You'll get expert insights to grow your small church.

Take Up Your Cross – 3 Meditations

As we meditate on the phrase, take up your cross, we should consider, Why would Jesus ask this of us?

Loneliness in the Church – 8 Reasons Why

As I read about an “epidemic of loneliness" in North America, I was reminded that even believers are susceptible to this problem: loneliness in the church.

When Churches Want a Pastor Who Can “Bring in Young Families”

"We need to call a Pastor who knows how to shift congregational culture."

Speak Up for Your Pastor

God bless all those who will love and support their imperfect shepherds, not because they are always right or constantly deserving, but simply for Jesus’ sake. Pray for your pastor. Speak up for him.

The Goldilocks Principle of Marriage

"Not too cold. Not too hot. But just right."