Articles for Pastors

In this COVID season, the sustained disruption in so much of the life and ministry of a local church has many leaders off-balance, and we can end up leading tentatively. As leaders, we crave a certain degree of stability. That which we know, love and are accustomed to.

As I listen to Christian brothers and sisters in the black community, I think that I am hearing the need for civil love. Respect us. Listen to us. Weep with us. Pray for us. Suffer with us. Identify with us. Speak up for us.

There are places in life where we must work hard at trusting God.

Leaders, as you make decisions as the Lord leads you and your team, please be cautious that you don’t use your plans as the ultimate source of unity or as what proves how much you love God.

Worship leaders must continually stay fresh in our work. One great way is to read books on worship. I have compiled a two-part list of some of the best books on worship for you to read.

Clients have described their three main areas of ChMS mistakes as Wrong Choice, Incorrect Implementation, and Insufficient Training.

What we need more than anything else, during the time of our pilgrimage here, is to be un-dragoned by the lion.

I’ve previously written about believers being stuck in the Christian bubble, and I think I try hard not to get caught there.