Pastors

7 Quiet Church Leadership Mistakes That Slowly Damage a Church

Most churches are not harmed by scandal or sudden collapse. They are weakened slowly, through church leadership mistakes that feel reasonable at the time. A sermon topic gets adjusted to avoid...

The Church Didn’t Reject Biblical Teaching on Sexual Sin—It Quietly Drifted From It

Many church leaders sense that something has shifted in how sexual sin is understood inside the church, but they struggle to name exactly what...

Not All Church Conflict Is Obvious—Some of the Most Dangerous Ones Look Spiritual

It rarely starts with shouting, ultimatums, or public division. Much of today’s most damaging church conflict doesn’t look like conflict at all. More often, it begins...

4 Weapons of Mass Distraction in the Lives of Leaders

In our fast-paced, demanding world, weapons of mass distraction lurk around every corner. When we heed Peter’s command in God’s Word, we can counter those distractions.

7 Rules of Engagement for Theological Debate

"Do all the work necessary until you can articulate the views of your opponent with such strength that he says, ‘I couldn’t have said it better myself.’"

Is a Preaching Calendar Really Necessary?

Ask questions, pray together, and build a rhythm that serves your ministry, not suffocates it. Your preaching calendar is more than dates; it’s a roadmap for faithful, joyful preaching.

10 Ways to Renew (or Keep) Your Passion for Ministry

If going to work in the morning is a battle, perhaps these suggestions will help.

A Christmas Sermon 1,700 Years Old (From St. Gregory of Nazianzus)

Celebrate this Christmas with those believers who have gone before us. Here is a Christmas Sermon from St. Gregory of Nazianzus (AD 380).

CS Lewis’s Life Reveals 3 Truths for Reaching Even the Most Reluctant Converts

From C.S. Lewis's life, three truths stand out—truths that remain deeply relevant for anyone who loves a “reluctant convert.”

Don’t Forget: Christmas is Good News of Great Joy for All People

Christmas is not just a tradition. Christmas is an announcement. And it’s a message our world still desperately needs.

Christmas is Different: 3 Things to Remember about a Christmas Eve Service

As you finalize your Christmas eve service, aim for clarity, warmth, and a simple retelling of the gospel that reaches every heart in the room. Let the night point to Jesus with tenderness and truth.