Pastors

Creating an Unforgettable Résumé for Lead Pastor Openings

A résumé is one of the most important things God will use to bridge your present with your future. It is a bridge of creditability to those who do not know you. But it is more than that. It is also a bridge between you and your future partners in ministry, namely your future board and congregation.

Christian, Are You Being Too Hard on Yourself?

Are you too hard on yourself? Is that even possible? Even though God's standards are high, John Piper believes that, yes, we can be hard on ourselves in a way that is sinful. 

These 3 Elements Should Be in Every Funeral Sermon

The important truths to emphasize in every funeral sermon.

Become a Better Preacher: 3 Things Any Pastor Can (and Should) Do

This is the best time in history to learn from other preachers. You have free access to just about any preacher you want—every sermon they’ve preached. You can learn, grow, get ideas and be inspired by the best preachers in the world.

Confessions of a Pastor: I Hate Fasting

Fasting is a way of suffering “voluntarily,” to train yourself to not become so addicted to the gifts of God in your life that you turn them into idols.

The Characters of Easter: Judas, Gospel Preacher

Before Judas descended into infamy, he was a disciple of Jesus Christ, an Apostle, one of the twelve men chosen as part of Jesus’ earthly ministry.

Trust the God Who Provides (Not the Means He Uses)

God has more than one way of supplying what you need. When one means of supply dries up, God will provide another. What we learn here is to trust the God who provides, not His means of supply.

Stop Multitasking —It Makes you Dumber

If you get sucked into multitasking, consider these 4 ways to fight against the tendency.