Articles for Pastors
The Sunday Sermon Is Not a TED Talk
Preaching a Sunday sermon involves more than delivering creative ideas by gifted thinkers.
Articles for Pastors
Three Reasons God Gives Us the Sabbath
Those of us taking a Sabbath rest, not those working hardest for Jesus, are the ones who are actually the most spiritually mature.
Articles for Pastors
11 Simple Strategies for Helping Guests Feel Welcome
Sounds simple, right? It really shouldn’t surprise anyone. But even though most churches say they’re friendly, some of them really just mean their members are friendly to people they already know.
Articles for Pastors
8 Armchair Pastors Who Frustrate Me
There are some who sit from a distance and take to criticizing a pastor. These people do the church a disservice.
Articles for Pastors
10 Characteristics of Reactionary Leaders
Many other pastors, though, are reactionary leaders—which means they aren’t really leading at all.
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A Former ‘Celebrity’ Pastor’s Perspective on Freedom
Two things I had come to believe were secure forever (apart from my relationship with God) were my 21-year marriage and my calling as the Senior Pastor of a megachurch. I lost both during the spring and early summer of 2015—due to my own moral failure and selfishness.
Articles for Pastors
How to Not Hear the Holy Spirit
When we witness people walking off into error after "hearing from God," it's easy to conclude God doesn't speak us today. But this is simply not the truth.
Articles for Pastors
How the Top Leaders Stay Fresh
A personal growth plan could be the key to the recovery and reinvigoration your leadership needs.