Articles for Pastors
The 5 Temptations of a Pastor
So many pastors, at heart, are people pleasers. Naturally, the temptations they face revolve around this issue.
Articles for Pastors
5 Guaranteed Ways to Leave Church Unsatisfied
These field-tested tips are guaranteed to destroy your happiness with your church.
Articles for Pastors
7 Ways I Protect My Family Life in Ministry
"I decided years ago...that my busyness would never detract from my family life on a long-term basis."
Articles for Pastors
8 Phases of Moving Guests From Anonymity to Community at Your Church
Understanding how guests transition along the spectrum from stranger to advocate for the church is important for us as we build our programs and processes.
Articles for Pastors
This Pastor Died by Suicide. But First He Preached These Sermons on Depression
Pastor Andrew Stoecklein was a pastor with a depression and anxiety problem. Before taking his own life, Stoecklein preached two powerful sermons on the battle he was intimately familiar with.
Articles for Pastors
10 Questions to Ask in Your Sermon Preparation This Week
How’s my quiet time this week? If it’s not good, your sermon preparation could be happening in your own power. Your power won’t do much.
Articles for Pastors
8 Surprising Things That Church Members Noted About Me
I wouldn't have noticed these things in a million years. By my church members certainly did!
Articles for Pastors
How to Encourage Your Church to Make a Pastor’s Job More Joyful
What the church can do to help the pastor not feel like his or her job is "drudgery."