Articles for Pastors

How to Use Audio Livestreaming to Benefit Your Church Community

Podbean provides an audio livestreaming and podcasting platform that is popular worldwide for church communities of all sizes. We’ve seen explosive growth in Podbean Live’s use since its inception last autumn, with a big spike since social isolation measures have furthered the need. 

4 Principles to Boost Team Morale During Stressful Times

It’s very clear that stress is high these days and that impacts the morale of your team. Here are practical ways to boost team morale in these stressful times.

How Quarantine Changed Worship Services (and Why It Matters)

Worship services went online, and everyone showed up. Churches across the country have reported online attendance that is double their average weekly adult attendance or more. I see a few reasons for this happening. I also see a few opportunities moving forward.

Top 10 Reasons People Don’t Tithe

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

Thank God for Smaller Churches and Their Leaders

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

Not All Christians Believe Bill Gates Is the Anti-Christ (and Other End-Time Theories)

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.

4 Insights on Adaptability to Strengthen Your Leadership Confidence

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

Church Decline: 6 Ways to Reverse a Shrinking Church

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