Articles for Pastors

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

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.

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...

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

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.

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.

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

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.