Pastors

Michael MacKenzie on Surprising Ways We Sabotage Ourselves in Ministry

Are you derailing your ministry because of less-than-healthy habits, attitudes, and baggage? In this conversation, Jason Daye is joined by Michael McKenzie for a frank discussion about self-sabotage. @pastorserve

4 Ways Evangelicals Overcorrect for Prosperity Theology in Unhealthy Ways

Naturally, most Bible-believing evangelicals want nothing to do with the obvious evils of prosperity theology. However, in our vigilance to stay away from this false teaching, sometimes we overcorrect for its ills.

R.C. Sproul: The History of the Reformation

Frequently the Reformation is described as a movement that revolved around two pivotal issues. The “material” cause was the debate over justification by faith alone. The “formal” cause was the issue of sola Scriptura.

3 Quick Ways to See How Effective Your Leadership Really Is

By asking yourself three simple questions, you can not only get an accurate gauge of how you’re doing but an instant sense where you might need to improve.

Let Us Live and Pray as One Baptized Into the Threefold Name

I love "The Valley of Vision," which is a collection of brief and profound Puritan prayers compiled by Arthur Bennett. I find these prayers uniquely powerful and penetrating.

How Anxiety Can Be Good for Us

The truth is anxiety doesn’t discriminate, no matter how spiritually mature or how well versed you are in scripture. Fear can strike anyone at any given time without regard for who they are or what they do. Here's how God can use your anxiety for something good.

Making Disciples: 3 Texts You Must Preach

We're called to fulfill the Great Commission, which means making disciples. Here are three foundational passages for anyone who longs to preach about something more than a fire-insurance relationship with Jesus.

The Golden Rule Pastors Should Practice

There seems to be a breakdown in the golden rule in our culture. And, honestly, there seems to be a breakdown of the golden rule among many church leaders. Pastors need to change that.