Articles for Pastors

5 Reasons Every Pastor Should Journal

I don’t think everyone needs to journal. But I have a hard time thinking of any legitimate reason why someone wouldn’t.

5 Core Qualities of Leadership Confidence

The truth is that it’s not just skill and experience that produces your confidence in the natural realm; your confidence is greatly strengthened on the inside at a soul level.

The Power of Small Things: God’s Open Secret

We have learned about the power of small things. There is the atom. Nuclear energy. The hummingbird. Honey-bees. Bed bugs. Viruses. Babies. Puppies. Words of encouragement. And a hug.

12 Leadership Principles of Jesus

I admire the teachings on leadership by guys like John Maxwell, Andy Stanley and Patrick Lencioni. There are leaders from my personal life such as a former pastor, a former boss, a high school principal and leaders in my own community who have influenced me as I have watched their leadership.

Creative Ways to Use Jesus to Disobey the Bible

Don't try to play Jesus against the words of Scripture. They're on the same team.

The Crucial Step We Must Not Forget When We Preach – Apply the Scriptures

"One of the greatest heartbreaks any pastor must deal with is ministering to the same people in a congregation week after week, month after month, year after year, and observing that there is no visible, lasting change in many of them."

How Do We Explain Talking Donkeys and Burning Bushes?

As Christians we believe God created the world out of nothing. We believe he has revealed himself in nature, in Scripture, and in history in the person of Jesus Christ. These are the larger things, the lifting of the whole coffee shop, if you will.

How Did Paul Write His Letters (Or Why His Letters Don’t Have Emotional Flourishes That Get Away With Him)

Ancient letters would have been delivered by someone who could explain the letter; and the letter would often be read out loud. Hence, letters were somewhat public. They were not the private affair of today.