Articles for Pastors

Can a divorced person be a deacon in his or her church? What does the Bible say about divorce? It's a little more nuanced than you might think.

Walking in and playing maid is a fast track to resentment. Growing people where they need to be is how servant leaders love and lead their flocks.

Judge (and its sister word, judgmental) is a four-letter word--which doesn’t mean you can’t ever use it, only that it’s best to use it infrequently and only when absolutely necessary.

Just because you praise God on Sundays doesn't mean you don't need to spend time with Him during the week. Here are three ideas.

Church member, how much do you consider what not to say at your church? There are some statements that can prove harmful, even deadly, to a congregation.

Writing an effective personal biography can do more than just tout your accomplishments—it can really serve to advance your ideas and message.

Awareness of how people’s brains work in response to change can help you craft more lasting changes. Here are eight reasons why church change is difficult.

A preacher eater church has a series of short-term pastors, and those departing pastors have few positive words to say about them. As my pastor friend noted, “That church will eat you alive.”