Articles for Pastors

4 Ways Leaders Lead the Way

"What mountain is ahead of you and your team?"

Conflict Resolution: 7 Ways to Respond When You Want to Punch Someone—and You’re a Christian

"In the name of grace, Christians sacrifice truth. In the name of truth, Christians sacrifice grace."

How to Pray for Your Pastor During Lockdown

Of course, this global lockdown affects us all differently. We live under widely varying regulations in different countries or even in different counties within the same country. But there are some things you can pray for your pastor—regardless of his circumstance.

Memorial Day Is a Big Deal, So Let’s Think About It Theologically

Sometimes being a patriot means we haven't examined the spiritual formations of our love of country.

5 Rules For Zoom Newbies To Share With Your Staff

Is it possible that there are still Zoom newbies out there? Incredibly, Yes! Here's a list of basics every user should know. Why not share them -- and require them -- for everyone on your staff?

Glenn Packiam: Racial Healing Is Not a Sidebar to the Gospel

How can believers—particularly those of us who are white—move toward racial healing in the aftermath of Ahmaud Arbery's killing? Pastor Glenn Packiam shared his perspective on this question in an interview with ChurchLeaders.

Please Don’t Make ‘How Many Watched Online?’ Our New Ministry Metric

It’s a whole new ballgame. In a matter of just a few weeks, churches all around the world have a new standard for measuring ministry success: how many watched online. And I’m trying not to be cynical about it.

How Caffeine Might Make You a Better Leader

I believe my strategic use of caffeine has helped enhance my cognitive resources as a leader. In this post I look at three areas: what caffeine does to your brain, cautions about its use, and how to strategically use it.