Articles for Pastors

Eric Geiger: The Downsides of Social Media (& How to Minimize Them)

To use social media or to not use social media. It is not a small choice as recent research is showing there are significant downsides to being on social media.

Why Does Anti-Semitism Still Exist?

Every time this irrational vitriol seems to be dying out, it reinvents itself with a different look and a different name. But the goal is always the same for anti-semitism: to rid the world of the Jewish people.

Relationships: Choose Character Over Chemistry

When it comes to relationships, our culture says physical attraction is everything. But according to the Bible, while chemistry matters—because God created it—it’s not everything.

Eric Peterson: My Dad Didn’t Want to Put on the Celebrity Wardrobe

I personally witnessed first-hand the legacy and life of Eugene Peterson through the ministry he provided to the singer Bono. I asked Eric to reach out to Bono for me on an upcoming project; reading Bono's words about Eugene is something that as a journalist and story teller I will never forget.

5 Emotional Intelligence Hacks That Can Immediately Improve Your Leadership

"Insecure leaders are usually too afraid to hear the answers that will make them healthy."

Why Pandemics Are Dangerous for Jews

Throughout the Muslim world, rumors abound that the Jews developed the coronavirus to gain power, kill a large number of people, and make a fortune selling the antidote.

10 Thoughts on Christians and Halloween

I have studied spiritual warfare for many years, so you might assume that I strongly encourage believers to avoid anything related to Halloween.

Pastor: Use Your Digital Platforms to Take a Stand

We ought to love one another and to use the church as a place of healing. Church communicators can do all of the above—we can make a space for honest conversation, healing, and love by using our digital platforms.