Articles for Pastors

Kingdom at War: Or, How to Balance Contending and Consenting

Individuals and churches are wired differently, have different life experiences, and different hopes and expectations.

God Is Faithful to Comfort

I can tell you from my own personal experience that through these times of indescribable hurt and mourning, that God is faithful to comfort His people. And He uses our experiences to give strength and encouragement to others during their time of grief—helping them find hope for the days ahead.

Staying on Mission in the Age of Outrage

Welcome to the age of outrage, my friend. Who knew that technology would empower some of our worst attributes instead of our best? Staying on...

12 Great Leadership Questions Every Leader Should Be Asking

Here are 12 great leadership questions every leader should be asking...

3 Practical Challenges of Less Frequent Church Attendance

Several years ago, while I served at LifeWay Christian Resources, we noticed a big shift in the definition of “regular church attender.” The speed...

The Christian’s Mountaintop Experience

To hear the voice of God in His Word is to be led to the mountaintop of glory and grace.

5 Really Tough Decisions Pastors Make

The higher you rise in leadership, the fewer decisions you make, but the greater the weight each decision carries. Here are 5 tough decisions that pastors have to make.