Articles for Pastors

Kayla Stoecklein: Pastors, Protect Your Mental Health

In an effort to promote mental health awareness among church leaders, Kayla Stoecklein, widow of Pastor Andrew Stoecklein, shares her advice on how ministry leaders can take proactive steps against mental illness.

You’re a Theologian…but Are You a Good One?

The stakes are too high for us to continue operating as if we are not theologians—we must care for our theology, nurture our theology, and watch our theology to ensure that it is good!

5 Qualities Pastors Should Want in Their Church Staffs

Some things are no-brainers when evaluating your church staff: Spiritual maturity (person of prayer, biblical knowledge, compassion, etc…) Loyalty Commitment to your church’s mission...

Clearing Your Conscience (Acts 24:16)

To serve well in the church, and shine light on the state, we must know we’ve done right to maintain a vibrant witness.

5 Ways Leaders See the World Differently

Most of us fear the world around us, assuming it’s full of landmines and threats. Whether they realize it or not, leaders have a particular leadership philosophy that sees the world as being full of opportunities.

Scheduling for Success

Over the course of my working years, I’ve run the gamut of various jobs. In the world of 9-5 jobs, I’ve stocked shelves, worked...

How Do Churches End Up With Domineering Bullies for Pastors?

No matter how dazzling in the eyes of men, loveless pastors vanish into nothingness in the sight of God.

The Case for Open Borders in Theological Study

Why did it take so long for women to broach the world of theological study? Especially when God specifically said it's not good for man to be alone?