Articles for Pastors

We Remember Dr. King’s Message but Have We Missed His Point?

Nearly every schoolchild can tell you Dr. King “had a dream,” but perhaps only one in ten can articulate that dream.

Six Lessons From Luther’s Preaching

Many think of Martin Luther primarily as a reformer. However, he thought of himself first and foremost, as a preacher. John Ker wrote, “Preaching was the center and spring of his power; by preaching he moved Germany and then Europe, till he shook the Papal throne.

The Worst Job Description Ever

Only a fear of God will overcome your fear of not wanting to do a job he has given you.

Small Churches Are the Next Big Thing—With One Condition

If a small church can provide opportunities for genuine relationships with God and among the church members, such churches can be the vanguard of a new church movement. But this opportunity comes with one big condition.

7 Signs of Unchecked Arrogance in Young Leaders

If you're one of these young leaders, be aware of these problematic signs of unchecked arrogance. Make sure you check your heart!

10 Sure Marks of Humility

What is humility? The Christian has the joy of seeing the Holy Spirit put pride to death and bring the beauty of humility to life. Here are some of the key traits of true humility.

Pastoral Plagiarism: 10 Do’s and Don’ts

How do you know when you've crossed the line into pastoral plagiarism? I’m not sure we can know precisely because it's not as though we have clearly spelled out rules. But I think we can—or at least should—agree to these 10 commandments.

7 Lies Christians Believe About Sex

"Today, I see sex as a beautiful, powerful gift from God. But getting to this point wasn’t easy."