Articles for Pastors

"Throughout my 35 years of ministry, I’ve seen 10 common reasons that church people give for not tithing."

The reality of the church-growth trends does not diminish the value of smaller churches.

Christians are definitely drawn to doomsday theories because a central teaching in the Bible is that Christ will someday return to Earth in a doomsday setting. However, not all Christians believe Bill Gates is the anti-Christ.

Adaptability is essential to navigating this season of crisis, and it is a core component in developing your confidence.

"Quick-fix" formulas won't work. Here are six keys to stopping a church's decline.

There are many reasons why, over time, leaders in the church decide to leave. But there are some common trends that tend to surface as reasons why people feel disenfranchised.

A verse that has rich meaning today for the church and its leaders during COVID-19 is Proverbs 27:23 which says, “Know well the condition of your flock, and pay attention to your herds…”

Keep in mind that it’s ultimately not a just legal issue, it will be a behavior issue as well. How soon will people be comfortable being in a room with hundreds of others? That’s a big question for going back to church.