Articles for Pastors
Why Women Don’t Like Women’s Ministry
We know that some women love women's ministry, but there are others who will never attend. Why is that? And how can those of us passionate about women's ministry be even more effective?
Articles for Pastors
Tara Sun: Don’t Neglect Your Own Soul for the Sake of Ministry
ChurchLeaders spoke to Tara Sun about her new book, “Overbooked and Overwhelmed,” which comes from her own experience with being stretched to the max in her life and is full of wisdom from the Bible about what rest truly means.
Articles for Pastors
How Do I Know I’m Called to Be a Pastor?
While the Bible does not offer aone single, definitive checklist for identifying a pastoral calling, Scripture, church tradition, and the experience of pastors through the centuries highlight several key markers that can help guide your discernment.
Articles for Pastors
The Holiness of God and the Sinfulness of Man
Two things that every human being absolutely must come to understand are the holiness of God and the sinfulness of man. These topics are difficult for people to face. And they go together.
Articles for Pastors
J.C. Ryle: 10 Questions to Test Whether You Are a True Christian
Are you a true Christian? Consider these challenges from J.C. Ryle, who invites every reader to join him in calm, searching self-examination over this important question.
Articles for Pastors
The BrokenHearted Pastor
I thought I could pastor without it. No more. If you’re a pastor, you’re going to have to learn to pastor sometimes as a brokenhearted pastor. If you’re a pastor, you’re going to have to learn to pastor sometimes as a brokenhearted pastor.
Articles for Pastors
What Does the Bible Mean by Love?
What is love? Specifically, what does the Bible mean by "love"? Jesus shows us that we can hold our ground on things we believe are biblical (loving God), while also entering into the mess of real people’s lives in order to show them the way of Christ (loving our neighbor).
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Why Every Pastor Needs to Carve Out Solitary Time
At its core, solitary time is about communion with God. Pastors can become so busy speaking to others on behalf of God that they forget to hear directly from Him.
Articles for Pastors
The Top 3 Regrets of 95-Year-Olds and How They Help Us Get a Heart of Wisdom
One way to get a heart of wisdom is to learn from people more experienced than we are and to take to heart the lessons they learned.
Articles for Pastors
How Long Should a Pastor Preach?
What is the ideal sermon length? As a preaching professor and a pastor, I’ve asked and been asked that question a hundred times. Today, after 35 years in ministry, I have a definitive answer.
Articles for Pastors
Start Your Day in Power with Morning Prayers Inspired by Great Christians
Here are ten powerful morning prayers drawn from the lives of great Christians. These expressions of devotion can inspire your own daily practice, bringing peace, focus, and strength.
