Pastors

7 Characteristics of Long-Term Pastors Who Don’t Give Up Easily

Long-term pastors have no question of their original call to that ministry. They can usually describe it in vivid terms because it was—and is still—so real to them. Until God just as clearly releases them from that calling, they’re invested where they are.

Do You Use the “Billy Graham Rule?”

If you are not familiar with the Billy Graham Rule it came from Reverend Graham’s observation that so many evangelists who had fallen into immorality while separated from their families by travel.

Leading Beyond Likes: The Challenge of Decision-Making in Leadership

I like to be liked. You do, too. It’s natural. Human. And that’s a problem for leaders. 

6 Lessons From John 10 That Will Make You a Better Pastor

In John 10 we are shown how Jesus was a shepherd-leader who selflessly laid down his life to protect and nurture the sheep. We as pastors are called to do the same.

12 Attractive Traits for Senior Leaders

There are some attractive traits for in successful senior leaders. If a leader has these, he or she will be more likely to have loyal followers.

How Were People Saved in the Old Testament?

I often get the question, how were people saved in the Old Testament? To answer this question, I usually follow the Apostle Paul’s logic in Romans 4.

7 Priorities To Navigate the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ of Career Ministry

Working on a church team for few years is great, but when you invest your lifetime career effort and energy, it’s a different ball game. It is clearly awesome, but it requires a different level of intentionality.

What You Don’t Know About Your New Church May Kill You

Many pastors begin an assignment at a new church and get blindsided from issues they never expected. When that happens, it can be deadly.