Pastor How To's

"As I have traveled the world, I have yet to find an invitational church," says Michael Harvey.

Whatever else goes into the mix of a personal devotional life, being exposed to the Scriptures is a critical ingredient.

What of comparison is WORSE than the thief of joy?

R.C. Sproul - Once you understand the basic framework, you are much better equipped to overcome the struggle to read the Bible.

Unity in the church is important. But so is not compromising the truth. Francis Chan wants to know: How do Christians pursue unity without compromising the essential doctrines of the faith?

Slower decisions are often better decisions. If you feel the tendency to make a quick decision, (especially in something high-stakes), do yourself a favor and embrace teamwork. Let the team you down.

A mistake I often see in a list of church core values: many of the items aren’t core values. It’s not that the items are evil or bad, the problem is their list of core values tells you almost nothing about who they are as a church.

Effective preaching is more than just about what you say. It’s also about how you say it, and not every preach knows how to deliver a sermon.