Articles for Pastors

Research Reveals Realities of Being a Pastor’s Spouse

As the writer of Hebrews clearly articulated, it is not profitable to the people in a congregation if the pastor serves without joy, so it is great gain for the church and the pastor when ministry positively impacts the pastor’s spouse and family.

6 Dads You Should Seek Out in Your Church

These six types of dads present at your church need some extra help in the parenting department. But who knows, God could end up using them to build your church.

5 Exercises in Theological Humility

If we defend every theological nuance with a chapter and a verse but do not have love, we are clanging cymbals in an already noisy world.

Does God’s Vision Really Only Flow Through the Senior Pastor?

I have experience working with senior pastors who believe they are the only people who can hear the voice of God when it comes to shaping the vision and ministry strategy of a church.

Doubting the Traditional Take on Thomas

Thomas doubted the testimony of his peers, and really, who could blame him?

7 Other Weekend Metrics Church Leaders Should Study Regularly

Here are seven other areas that you can regularly study to help you understand what’s taking place in your ministry.

6 Marks of a Faithful Ministry

I spent some time studying Paul’s charge to the elders/pastors in Ephesus (see Acts 20) and saw him lay out a series of marks of a faithful Christian ministry.

The Church Model Doesn’t Matter (as Long as You Stick With It)

You know which church model is the best one? The one you can stick with.