Articles for Pastors

Leaders and teachers care about words because they know the power within them. But just because words matter does not mean we should play the role of self-appointed word police.

No matter the theological issue, we can be sure that a litany of quick-fire responses often only exacerbate the issue for those who are in need of biblical instruction and theologically nuanced clarity. To that end, I would suggest that the antiquarian tripartite modes of persuasion (i.e. ethos, logos, and pathos) are helpful when seeking to engage in theological controversy.

Being grateful for a job doesn’t always equal enjoying that job. So, this year I’m offering suggestions for enjoying your job even when you don’t love it.

Did you know that God wired our bodies and brains to benefit from both attending church and developing a healthy spiritual life? Consider these ways science shows us that church benefits both brain and body.

The church is blessed by the many business leaders moving from business to ministry. Men and women of all ages from a wide variety of backgrounds have sensed a call to ministry, and many at great sacrifice, have made the change. They bring so much valuable experience to church leadership.

Family planning is a tricky topic to get to grips with. But regardless of a church leader’s own beliefs, it’s crucial that couples are encouraged to carefully consider their decision, including the consequences, while making sure that they adhere to God’s wishes at all times.

There are few things more fascinating – and more pressing – to social scientists than to discover what our new digital world is doing to us, particularly the new online world. From an assortment of new surveys and studies, I’ve drawn together five key findings.

In 2016 a number of online articles debated the question of how the Son relates to the Father. And now a number of subsequent books on the Trinity debate have reached the presses.