Articles for Pastors

10 Things Every Congregation Should Stop Arguing About

Arguments are inevitable when people care deeply, but some conflicts simply aren’t worth the emotional bandwidth. The path to maturity gets clearer when the body of Christ chooses unity over trivia.

“What Led You to Become an Atheist?” Reasons Young People Leave Christianity

On the whole, this research offers a lot of encouragement to churches that preach the whole Bible with evangelistic passion.

3 Marks of a Healthy Church Culture

"The fruit of a healthy ministry is developed leaders who multiply the ministry and expand the kingdom."

Philip Anthony Mitchell’s Sermon on Sin Goes Viral as Pastor Calls Out Porn, Abortion, and Occult Practices

Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell delivered a sobering sermon at 2819 Church in Atlanta, urging believers to confront sin with urgency and abandon any casual...

12 Things Pastors Do That Build Trust Quickly

Building trust is not a program you implement; it’s the lifestyle you embody. It requires continuous, humble effort rooted in the character of Christ.

8 Things You Need to Know About Pastor Search Committees

Much is changing in today's pastor search committees.

Love Your Enemies – Into Friends

"When we got in the car to drive away my son took a stress ball out of the welcome bag. -- Love your enemies?!? -- What a ridiculous phrase—that even contradicts the Bible!”

Is Mental Illness Actually Biblical?

If we’re going to effectively care for fellow Christians who struggle with mental illness, we need to recognize that mental illness is a real thing.