Pastors
4 Thoughts on What Captures God’s Attention
There are certain attitudes, postures, and behaviors that capture God's attention. He stops the course of time and history and bends low to the affairs of men.
A Foolproof Guide to Identifying Your Pastoral Leadership Style
Job satisfaction—to say nothing of missional effectiveness—results from knowing your pastoral leadership style and thriving in it. Do you know where you fit into the mission?
Are You Waiting for Others to Solve Your Leadership Problem?
As a leader, you have experienced your fair share of subtle, secondary leadership problem pandemics. Which is the worst?
7 Ways to Lose Ministry Volunteers
If ministry volunteers aren’t validated in the ministry you lead, then they will look for another place where they are.
10 Ways to Find Rest in Christ
How can we live with a conscience that is pacified by the blood of Christ? Christians, be persuaded to practice these steps to find rest.
3 Snares of Subtweeting
While it may seem as though subtweeting is a more chartable approach to navigating the world of social media, there are a variety of serious dangers attached to it.
The Importance of Long Term Vision
If we had a long term vision I think we would see how important it is to grow leaders from within rather than constantly trying to pick fruit off of other people’s trees.
The Spiritual Wilderness Is Not a Waste – 4 Reasons
The wilderness experience pushes us to the edge of despair and giving up. We feel our limits, insufficiency and inability to deliver ourselves.
8 Principles in Seeking Spiritual Accountability
If you want accountability, you’ve got to take that responsibility on yourself.
3 Reasons I Preach With a Table
I wanted to invite others to join me for a proverbial warm beverage and heartfelt conversation. With those things in mind, I decided that I would preach with a table and chair ongoing.
The 59 One Anothers in the Bible
There are 59 “ one another ” statements in the New Testament. That’s right, 59. That’s just under 60 exhortations in Scripture to actually “do” something toward another person.
Led by the Spirit – What Does it Mean?
Every true believer is being led by the Spirit of God. We are led away from our sin and into paths of righteousness. This is what it means to be led by the Spirit of God.
Pastor – Take This Sleep Deprived Quiz
One third of all Americans are sleep deprived. I imagine pastors exceed that percentage. Take this sleep deprived quiz. Mentally check below the statements that apply to you.
Unless It’s a Praise and Worship Sermon, Here’s Why We Preach Second
I recently visited a church who prides themselves in always doing their praise sets after the sermon. Unless it's a praise and worship sermon, here's why the order matters.
Abiding Hope – One of Our Greatest Needs
When we talk about hope in everyday language we are really talking about our insecurities: who knows how things will really work out? Biblically, however, abiding hope is one of our greatest needs.
3 Reasons Why the Way You Treat Your Spouse Matters
The way you treat your spouse reveals their value to you. We naturally prioritize and praise what we value. Our kids see this.
How to Maximize Team Commitment
There are many things that will try to interfere with team commitment: frustration, boredom, weariness, doubt, opportunities, distractions, and the like.
8 Reasons It’s Harder to Raise PK’s Today
The Internet has sometimes exposed pastor's kids to painful internal church conflict. More than one pastor has faced opposition spread through the Internet and social media. No matter how hard pastors try to shield their families, it’s almost impossible to protect PK's completely.
Conflict in the Church: 7 Biblical Keys to Crisis Management
Every pastor no doubt begins the ministry with the ideal in mind. He will spend his life doing what God called him to do. His days will be spent reading his Bible, praying, telling people about Jesus, and ministering to his church and community.
Every Good Leader Has a Leadership Vocabulary – Do You?
The best leaders I know are always learning.Part of my growth as a leader has been developing of a leadership vocabulary.
Cathedral to Replace Confederate Windows With Stained Glass Reflecting Black Life
Four years after the Washington National Cathedral removed windows depicting Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, the windows will be filled with work by artist Kerry James Marshall related to racial justice.
Ann Voskamp: What We Are Missing in God’s Vision for Hospitality
"It's not about becoming like Julia Child," says Ann Voskamp. "Hospitality is about welcoming in the marginalized as the next child of God."
