Articles for Pastors

It is so easy to go down the path of self-importance, but nothing could be further from the truth. You must be constantly reminding yourself of the fact that God doesn't need you.

Pride will kill you. Forever. Pride is the sin most likely to keep you from crying out for a Savior. Those who think they are well will not look for a doctor, but there are subtle symptoms of pride we all need to be aware of. 

Church membership is down and let me put this out there: If you are a follower of Christ, you should be a member of a church. Period. Here’s why.

Here is our list of the Top 100 Christian leaders to follow on Twitter. Of course, you may not agree. We understand that, but we feel strongly that these people can help you with leadership and worldview--even if they force you to grapple with differing opinions.

"Don’t take it personally.” That may be the worst piece of advice I’ve ever received about ministry. It fails on so many levels. Because ministry is relational. It’s passionate. It’s sacrificial. It’s overwhelmingly personal.

Shepherd your staff by helping them grow into the people the Lord has made them and let the places they serve be chosen by the Spirit, not your heavy hand.

Godly men are on a mission in the world to bring God’s Kingdom to earth. They fight for the marginalized, take care of their families, start businesses in low-income areas, and stand-up for biblical principles. True godly men have integrity.

And so, if a church is to be revitalized, it will only happen through the Word of God alone. The more revitalizing leaders trust the Word of God alone, the more powerful their efforts will be.