Pastor How To's

God has called preachers to be faithful rather than successful, so how can we be sure we are staying true to the call?

Not every pastor wants to quit all the time, but from time to time, discouragement sets in, and often it’s hard for pastors to find a safe, anonymous place to talk about it. I took an informal poll asking for the reasons pastors want to quit.

The only way for a pastor to avoid the many distractions of life and to remain steadfast throughout his life and ministry is to know what God has truly called the pastor to do.

Discover why Jesus emphasized being the church over just attending. Learn how true spiritual renewal comes from going out to serve, not filling pews.

This might be the most important principle for effective preaching I’ve learned. It led to my best sermons.

There are five types of thinkers. Once I know how a guy thinks, I can better challenge him to think through an issue and make a good decision.

A certain (uncomfortable) peace comes with following God’s call. It's one of the ways to know your ministry calling.

Perry Noble shares four important questions to ask before you kick off your next message.