Articles for Pastors

Teaching Ministry – “Hook-Book-Look-Took”

In my teaching ministry I often think back to it when preparing for a message. Here is the one thing that helped me most in my teaching classes: Hook, Book, Look, Took.

3 Warning Signs Politics Is Becoming Your Religion

Clearly as Christians we do not want our politics to become our religion. We want to engage politically because we care for our country, because we pray for our leaders, and because we know the policies that are set impact people and the places we live and love.

The Good News of Easter and Spiritual Warfare

The utter pervasiveness of evil is why Easter is such a precious holiday. Easter isn’t about candy, Sunday dresses, ham dinners, or Easter egg hunts — there's Good News in understanding Easter and spiritual warfare.

Some Counsel for Christians Leaving Toxic Church Environments

I wish I could say I’ve not seen this before. But our congregation is rife with these stories of people who dealt with a toxic church.

Sermon Prep for the Non-Vocational Preacher

It’s one of my favorite times of the year—I’m getting ready to preach for the first time in ages. With moving, settling into my new job, traveling for work

Jesus’ Politically Diverse Disciples

Jesus' Politically Diverse Disciples - Wherever the reign of Jesus is felt, differences are embraced and even celebrated as believers move toward one another in unity and peace.

7 Critical Issues Before Your Easter Services

Easter Services 2021: Whether you plan on meeting in person or remotely this year, here are seven things to consider as you make your plans for Holy Week.

A Humble Leader Is an Effective Leader: Here’s Why

Research led by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman discovered that the most effective leaders is a most humble leader. These results are no surprise to Christians.