Articles for Pastors

5 Perspectives That Help Me Deal With Criticisms

As one who has received criticisms over the years, I want to share with you personally five perspectives that have helped me deal with them.

Your Marriage Is About So Much More Than You

Want to have a good marriage? You need to know that your marriage is about so much more than you and your happiness.

What Paul Said to Young Pastors Still Applies

The Apostle Paul knew young ministers need lots of reminders and many friends along the way who believe in them strongly enough to speak encouragement, truth and discipline to them.

7 Surprising and Endearing Characteristics of Highly Effective Church Leaders

Leaders that other people want to be around and work alongside typically have these endearing characteristics.

Church Revitalization: How & Where to Start

To kick off a church revitalization effort, I instruct churches to answer these three questions. They're not as hard as you might think.

13 Reasons Church Leaders Ought to Continue Their Education

Pastors and ministry leaders should consider the continuing education courses available these days. It's no longer out of reach for those in ministry to go back to school.

11 Ways to Know You’ve Settled for a Mediocre Marriage

A mediocre marriage can turn into a bad marriage pretty quickly. Here are the signs to watch out for.

8 Indicators That Your Ministry May Be Drowning You

Ministry stress, left unchecked, can grow out of control to the point that it seems unmanageable. Here are some signs you may be approaching burn out.