Articles for Pastors
A Gutsy Prayer for Men To Pray
They have a vibrant and consistent prayer life, even though you’ve never seen their private prayers. And you wish your relationship with God was more like theirs. That kind of prayer for men is available toi us all.
Articles for Pastors
4 Bad Ways to Run a Church — And One Good One
Something’s driving your church. There are good ways to run a church and there are bad ways to run a church . . . the challenge for many church leaders is no one is really quite clear on what that is.
Pastors
Why Isn’t Your Church Reaching the Unchurched?
In a day when almost every church would say they want to reach the unchurched, why isn’t it happening more often? Why are churches better known for their rhetoric about reaching the unchurched than the reality of actually doing it?
Pastors
The Art of Pursuing Real Work Versus Busywork
When we focus on our real work over busywork, we see intentional progress toward a focused vision or goal, rather than just checking things off a list.
Articles for Pastors
What Every Pastor Needs (But Won’t Tell You)
I'd like to share what every pastor needs, but won't tell you. Fortunately, the Bible does.
Articles for Pastors
How the Church Can Support Families Going Through a Medical Crisis
Because we live in a world with sickness and disease, church leaders will encounter families navigating a child medical crisis either first or secondhand. The more proactive the church can be in serving these families, the better.
Pastors
Mastering the Art of Communication: How To Leave Your Audience Wanting More
If you communicate on any level, what’s your goal? What do you hope happens during and, more importantly, after you speak?
Articles for Pastors
How To Improve Your Preaching
Recently, a company of pastors--of which I have been a part for 8 or so years––was discussing what practical steps a minister can take in order to improve his preaching.