Pastors

Yes, Church Leaders Are Facing Challenges. But Here’s How We Keep Going.

Here are three challenges church leaders are facing today, and a few suggestions on how we might overcome them, together. 

Jesus: The Destroyer of All Darkness

Jesus came into this dark and fallen world as the new creation, to bring about a re-creation of all those for whom He died. He is "the Destroyer of the darkness."

4 Great Preaching Themes Through the Christmas Season

What better way themes for Christmas sermons than to encourage our congregation to go deeper in Christ?

10 Great Ways to Give People Hope

Having encouraged hundreds of people over the years, I have discovered 10 great ways to give people hope. You need all 10 emotions in your “bag of hope” if you’re going to be effective.

Is God a Moral Monster?

Richard Dawkins calls the God of the Bible a “moral monster," often citing Old Testament passages about God's judgment. But is that really true? Is God a moral monster?

Spiritual Stupidity: 10 Things a Pastor Should NOT Do

If you aspire to ministry, there are things a pastor should not do. Don’t be stupid. Decide now to avoid these obvious pitfalls.

Better Than I Deserve

Because of God's grace, whenever someone asks you how you're doing, you can honestly say, "Better than I deserve."

My Single Biggest Regret From a Lifetime of Ministry

"I am not groveling in self-pity. I tell this in the hope that younger ministers will see themselves in this and not make the mistakes I did."