Articles for Pastors

I walked through my first Lent in 2004. I had been raised and later ministered in a church that didn’t observe Lent. While Lent was all new to me, it is not new at all for most Christians in history or in the world today.

Last Lord’s Day in our congregation we were confronted by the unsettling figure of Simon the Magician in our series in the book of...

Sometimes God takes me back to kindergarten, spiritually speaking. I spend time reading theological treatises, but I sometimes forget the most basic and simple of truths. Here’s one of those basic truths I sometimes struggle with: You can choose your attitude.

"Although I've made the switch to an iPad for preaching, I'm switching back to a hard copy of the Bible for my morning devotional times."

The best leaders have a limp of some nature. It actually qualifies them to go on with God. Here's how.

These leader behaviors will kill any ministry momentum.

The screening process for paid staff, a volunteer, or a leadership position is a vital piece of your church's overall safety plan and includes seven key elements. The screening process functions as a deterrent for would-be offenders and more.

Eager for the second half of the Big Game to start. Then Shakira and JLo are introduced, and within seconds moms and dads around the country are forced to react to the Super Bowl Halftime Show. What do I do?