Articles for Pastors

You’re Not a Leader If You Never Say You’re Sorry

You are not a good leader if you never tell people you are sorry. There are a myriad of issues in the heart of a leader who never apologizes. If you never apologize, at least one of the following is also true.

The Beauty of a Gentle Heart

If there is any quality that is conspicuous by its absence today, perhaps it is a gentle heart. Though this is a precious and beautiful trait, it is sadly rare.

9 Ways Faith and Hope Work Together

I’ve been spending a good amount of my time studying the biblical doctrine of faith and hope. In doing so I uncovered this gem from John Bunyan and thought you might enjoy.

J.D. Greear: Pastor, Do You See Prayer the Way Jesus Does?

As a pastor, J.D. Greear knows how easy it is to get caught up in the work of ministry and forget to be dependent on God in prayer. But this posture of dependence is what Jesus himself modeled for us.

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Leave Your Church – 5 Ways

Key insights for discerning if it's best for you and your church to move on from your current ministry setting.

5 Things I Learned as a Pastor’s Kid

I grew up as a pastor's kid and learned some pretty important lessons that churches need to know about pastors and their families.

Joe McKeever: What Does Everlasting Love Mean?

Lately, we are learning through science what unending and infinite look like. But there's something bigger.

How do You Know When It’s Time to Leave Your Church

While long ministries are usually preferable, not everyone is supposed to remain in the same place for a lifetime: How do I know when it’s time to leave?