Articles for Pastors
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: “Paul’s Letter to American Christians (From MLK)”
In the spirit of the letters of Paul, Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote an imaginary letter from the Apostle Paul to American Christians. Here's what it said.
Articles for Pastors
MLK Was Not Color-Blind, But Color-Courageous
The idea that Martin Luther King Jr. was color-blind is a myth. When we look at the vast scope of his work, instead of taking one quote out of context, we’ll see that King never said that the way to advance racial equality was to ignore our racial differences.
Articles for Pastors
Sermon Prep in the Age of AI and How to Stay Faithful and Honest
AI for sermon prep is not inherently unfaithful, but it is never neutral. The heart of preaching remains the same: a pastor who has listened to God’s Word and speaks it honestly to God’s people
Articles for Pastors
12 Trust Killers Pastors Miss Until It’s Too Late
Trust grows when people experience consistency between what you say and how you lead. Address small fractures early. Listen longer than you speak.
Articles for Pastors
How a Bivocational Pastor Can Work Without Destroying Family or Soul
Protect your family. Share leadership. Guard your soul. These are not luxuries. They are the foundation of ministry that lasts.
Articles for Pastors
Leading Well After the “Great Reshuffling” Without Losing Unity or Conviction
Part of healthy church leadership and unity is helping your congregation understand that unity is rooted in shared allegiance to Jesus, not identical opinions about every issue.
Pastors
What Happened When a Palestinian and an Israeli Spoke at Urbana
I recently participated in a panel that brought together a Palestinian Christian leader and a Messianic Jewish leader to wrestle with Palestine, Israel, Scripture, and the gospel.
Articles for Pastors
Why Pastoral Burnout Isn’t a Badge and How a Weekly Rule of Life Helps
A steady rhythm of rest, prayer, relationships, and boundaries doesn’t just protect you from burnout — it frees you to pastor with joy and endurance.
Pastor Blogs
Do We Pray Enough?
I think God wants us to push the limits of what we can ask or imagine.
Pastors
Andy Stanley: The Subtle Phrase That’s Making Evangelism Harder
A simple question from a young believer in China still won’t let Andy Stanley go.
“Why doesn’t everyone in America go to church?”
She wasn’t asking...
Articles for Pastors
Is Personal Growth on Your Pastoral Calendar?
Personal growth is not a luxury reserved for sabbaticals or crises. It is an essential part of faithful pastoral leadership. If it is missing from your calendar, it will eventually show up as fatigue, frustration, or diminished joy.
