Pastors

How to Grow From Leadership Pain

No one experiences the success of leadership without also knowing leadership pain. It’s up to each individual leader if they will press through the pain and grow or quit leading. The principle is that strong.

A Disturbing Moment in Ministry and What It Has Done for Me

Here's how one pastor handles the ministry moment of inviting someone to place their faith in Jesus Christ.

You’re Not a Leader If You Never Say You’re Sorry

You are not a good leader if you never tell people you are sorry. There are a myriad of issues in the heart of a leader who never apologizes. If you never apologize, at least one of the following is also true.

Pray for the Precious People of Ukraine (and Russia), Traumatized by War

The sight of Russian tanks rolling into Ukraine will never be forgotten by many of us. Here's how to pray and how to help.

The Beauty of a Gentle Heart

If there is any quality that is conspicuous by its absence today, perhaps it is a gentle heart. Though this is a precious and beautiful trait, it is sadly rare.

9 Ways Faith and Hope Work Together

I’ve been spending a good amount of my time studying the biblical doctrine of faith and hope. In doing so I uncovered this gem from John Bunyan and thought you might enjoy.

J.D. Greear: Pastor, Do You See Prayer the Way Jesus Does?

As a pastor, J.D. Greear knows how easy it is to get caught up in the work of ministry and forget to be dependent on God in prayer. But this posture of dependence is what Jesus himself modeled for us.

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Leave Your Church – 5 Ways

Key insights for discerning if it's best for you and your church to move on from your current ministry setting.