Pastors

Francis Chan: Stop Idolizing Your Family

According to Francis Chan family is easy to idolize. It's a temptation all of us face when we marry and have children.

Sleep With Your Boots on—Spiritual War

Satan has a file on you, and he is working it every minute of every day to make sure you fall.

4 Ways to Recharge That Are Easy to Discredit

Are you wondering how to recharge? Designating time to recharge will help you identify new possibilities that you would have missed if you had never done so.

Building Intentional Teams

Most of those who are looking to re-shape their organizations or leadership teams are doing so because they most likely want to change their culture, all in hopes of reaching a new group of people.

Preaching and Poverty

When we read about “the poor” in the Bible it often feels like we must be talking about someone else. But there are people in your pews who fit "the poor" description. You may even fit the description.

It’s Not Just Church Members Who Are Hurt by the Church

It’s not just church members who have been hurt by the church. Pastors often are hurt by imperfect members.

5 Reasons Church Is Much More Complex to Lead

Leading a local church is more complex than ever. It’s still the most rewarding and greatest purpose I can imagine, but the challenges are not for the faint of heart.

Friendly, Caring and Carrying Churches

As I see it, some churches work to be more friendly—and that’s good. Some move beyond being friendly and move to caring—and that’s better.