Pastor How To's

Uncover the “Why” of Incarnation

All of that birthday stuff is just a distraction from the really good stuff.

John Calvin’s Call for Pastor-Scholars

Calvin was determined to be different and thus to do everything he could to promote the ideal of the pastor-scholar.

How a Holy Dissatisfaction Can Strengthen Pastors

Call it a holy dissatisfaction, a frustrated anticipation of what we know will one day come true: that we will be like Jesus Christ, for we will see him  as he is.

How Pastors Can Avoid the Sin of Pride

"There is nothing more deadly than pride, and the only cure is humility and brokenness."

Thom Rainer: Doing Church Differently in 2021

We are often asked what change or pivot toward 2021 their churches should make for doing church differently. Though this list is not exhaustive, we find ourselves making these five recommendations consistently.

The Secret Pastors Can Learn From Video Marketing

The team from Renderforest recently put together this infographic of video marketing stats, which examines usage trends and data, and will help you understand why video marketing has taken the world by storm.

What Do People Mean When They Say “We Want Deep Bible Study?”

I’m convinced that sometimes our “deep Bible study” is actually a smoke screen to avoid the real deep work of the Spirit.

Have You Mastered the 4 Pillars of Community Engagement?

It’s crucial that your current members feel connected to the leadership and each other. Here are the four pillars of community engagement.