Articles for Pastors

My Heart Broke When I Saw This ‘Preaching’

I began thinking about the visitor that might have been at that church while he was preaching. Bad preaching should break our hearts.

4 Things That Matter Most in Holiday Giving Campaigns

People don’t give to meet needs. They give to fulfill a vision. People give when a big dream captures their imagination.

Young Leaders: Who Will Replace Eugene Peterson and Other Giants We’ve Lost?

In the last few years, not only have we lost Eugene Peterson, but also Billy Graham and Dallas Willard among other famous preachers.

5 Lessons Church Leaders Can Learn From the “All-Day Breakfast” Trend

When considering the all-day breakfast trend, I see at least five clear lessons that you and I can apply to our churches.

Love Is Not God: A.W. Tozer on How Equating Love With God Is a Major Mistake

God is love, we’re told in 1 John 4:16, so in some senses it is a defining quality of God. However, this does not minimize His other qualities, and therein lies the problem.

How the Twitter Age Changes the Way People Think

Although the Twitter and social media enterprise possesses dangers, it also presents a plethora of opportunities for the church, ministry entities and individuals.

6 Dangers of Self-Appointed Leaders

People who appoint themselves to leadership positions are headed down a path of bad leadership.

5 Foundations to Build a Strong Volunteer Culture

People want to volunteer and be a part of what they love and are passionate about.