Articles for Pastors

Jesus Christ and Him Crucified

The phrase “Jesus Christ and him crucified” explains the difference between Athens ministry and Corinthian ministry.

How the Daily Examen Can Anchor You in a Distracted Age

It took the Daily Examen of Ignatius to bring me to my knees in thanks for a moment-by-moment deliverance from a main enemy of sustainable faith in our time—distraction.

Six Considerations Before You Share on Social Media

Last year I did a series of blogs on what Scripture has to say about the power of the tongue. The cumulative weight of those verses...

5 Ways Covid Has Brought Leadership Changes

My leadership is different now than it was at the beginning of 2020. Covid has forever brought leadership changes--including for me. 

An Indelible Collection of Eugene Peterson Quotes

Reading through Eugene Peterson quotes will give your faith a shot in the arm. The author of the Message Bible and a handful of other books certainly knew how to communicate deep spiritual truths thoughtfully.

5 Ways to Encourage Pastors

How should we minister to those still serving on the front lines of the church? Two words sum up what is desperately needed now more than ever: encourage pastors.

Meeting With God – We Need a Spiritual Altar

Altars were significant in the Old Testament for meeting with God. They are mentioned over two hundred times.

I Work Alone – Really? Does Leadership Have To Be Lonely?

In preparing for a meeting among pastors, a friend of mine asked me to reflect on the meaning of friendship for a church leader. Friendship matters. "I work alone" might be OK in a movie, but it's a terrible idea in the ministry.