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.

5 Guaranteed Ways to Leave Church Unsatisfied

These field-tested tips are guaranteed to destroy your happiness with your church.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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!

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."