Pastors

Living in Serious Times

“My friend,” John Adams wrote to Thomas Jefferson toward the end of both their lives, “you and I have lived in serious times.”

The Preacher’s Guide To Preparing Sermons With a Team

So, what’s wrong with preparing sermons alone? If almost everyone does it this way, how could it be so bad?

3 Questions for Church Leaders to Ask NOW

Among these questions for church leaders the longest list will be the second one – what needs tweaking. The shortest will be the third – what needs killing.

13 Words from a Father to His Son on His 13th Birthday

"I’m so glad I get to call you my son! I’m pleased with you. I’m proud of you. You add joy to my life every single day!"

5 Signs of Complacency in the Church

it's clear to me that one of the most prevalent afflictions might be termed a church's culture of complacency. Complacency in the church is a plague.

When You Feel Beaten Up

Life and ministry can sometimes beat you up. And when that happens, we don’t need a kick, we need a lift.

What Every Pastor Needs

I have learned and observed what every pastor needs to be successful. I see what every pastor needs modeled in Scripture.  

Adjusting Your Approach To Serve Those You Lead

Ken Blanchard developed a framework, famously known as Situational Leadership, that helps leaders evaluate the development needs of each person the leader is leading.