Pastors
Female Pastors: 7 Men You Should Watch Out For
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." (Proverbs 4:23)
Women in pastoral ministry navigate a complex landscape. They face questions about their authority, assumptions...
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What a Pastor Search Committees Get Wrong and How to Fix It
A pastor search committee is not just filling a vacancy. It is stewarding a moment in the life of a church. How the process unfolds will shape trust, expectations, and culture long after a pastor is called.
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How to Handle Church Conflict Before It Goes Nuclear
Church conflict resolution is not about winning arguments. It is about preserving unity, honoring people, and reflecting the reconciling work of Christ.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
