Articles for Pastors

Top 35 Pastor Conferences for 2019 in the U.S.

We put together this list of the top 34 pastor conferences for 2019 in the United States so you, pastor and church leader, can get the training, refreshment, and encouragement you so deserve in 2019.

5 Factors That Should Move Your Church to Add Another Weekend Service

Wrestling with the right timeline to add a new service is an important process for your church as you balance the growth taking place against the amount of work required to service that growth.

3 Ways to Stretch Your Preaching Next Year

In a word, to stretch your preaching requires this one thing: intentionality.

The Manger and the Cross: Unlikely Bookends

Like bookends facing opposite directions, yet an undeniable pair, consider the relationship between the manger and the cross of Christ.

What Are the Most Important Elements to Consider When Preparing a Sermon?

I’m sure there are plenty of preachers who have fallen into a trap of being stuck instead of being unleashed to reach their audience for Christ.

Do the Gospels Borrow From Pagan Myths?

Even in ancient times, critics of Christianity noticed some parallels between Christian beliefs and pre-Christian myths. What is the relationship between Christianity and paganism?

When a Pastor’s Friend Leaves the Church

The greatest pain for me took place when one of my good friends and his family decided to leave the church.

Looking for the Eternal Christmas to Come

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas as you celebrate the Savior's birth.