Pastors

How the Nature of God Shapes the Organization of the Church

God is the infinite and the intimate. He is powerful and personal. He is organic and organized. This gives us insight and guidance to the organization of the church.

Involving Ourselves in Every Controversy?

Part of the pernicious underbelly of the internet is that many allow themselves to be drawn into controversies about which they have no need to involve themselves.

Politics Won’t—And Can’t—End Abortion

Regardless of your personal political leanings, abortion is, in fact, a moral issue. It’s an issue for all of us. Importantly, it’s an issue for all believers.

How Much Should You Pay Your Pastor?

Are there rules governing a pastor's salary? John Piper has some principles derived from the Scriptures to guide church leaders on this often asked question.

Is Obedience to God Possible?

What if obedience to God didn't have to be like swimming upstream?

5 Things That Will Kill Your Church’s Vision

Casting vision is a key role every pastor must fill. Yet sometimes corporate attitudes and unhealthy cultures can get in the way.

R.C. Sproul: The Difference Between Ethics and Morality

In our vocabulary, you’ll find that most people use the words, ethics and morality interchangeably, as if they were synonyms. But historically, that’s not been the case.

3 Life Implications if Christians Are To ‘Run the Race to Win the Prize’

Paul likened the Christian life to an athletic context—specifically a race. Paul wrote these words to the church in Corinth, and his readers would likely have had a pretty vivid picture of athletic contests.