Pastor How To's

What’s Stronger Than a Mission Statement? Shared Imagination

There is a difference between a church gathered around a single mission statement (even if written collegially by a group of leaders), and what...

The Dirty Truth About Honoraria

Count up all of those hours: Is that what we really think our preachers are worth?

John MacArthur: Is Your Leadership Above Reproach?

"The person who neglects ethical integrity is telling a lie about God with his life and his attitude."

Three Struggles Leaders Face Every Day

Even though I have some gifts in the area of leadership, learning to lead in a godly and effective way has been one of the hardest things I’ve done.

12 Must-Know Tips for Senior Pastors

Alan Danielson offers an "indispensable" list of tips for top-level leaders in the church today.

Top 5 Most Misused Bible Verses

There are quite a few misused Bible verses out there. When people apply scripture in the wrong context, it’s like trying to fight with the butt of the weapon instead of the blade. It’s just not effective.

3 Ways to Keep Your Sheep From Being Stolen

People are mobile in today's world: Some churches grow and some decline. But what's really going on?

12 Bits of Easter Foolishness We Should Avoid This Year

For reasons I don’t quite understand, some churches will forego the usual service on Easter Sunday and give the choir the entire hour for their program.