Articles for Pastors

Church Members Must Watch Their Elders’ Life & Doctrine

Church members are called to honor, love and respect their elders. They should also hold them accountable.

4 Suggestions for Balancing the Highs and Lows of Ministry

Some days are always better than others, but learning how to deal with the highs and lows is a major key in sustaining yourself for ministry long-term.

5 Stages of Recovery When Toxic People Leave the Church

Pastors and other church leaders are often hesitant to deal with toxicity in the church. I get it. It’s just more conflict, confrontation and possible loss of members.

Eight Areas Where Pastors Wish They Were Better Equipped

Pastors aren't perfect but just about all wish they were better equipped.

6 Stock Expressions Every Leader Should Stop Using

Even if you don’t really mean anything by them, these statements undermine your effectiveness as a leader.

Are You Zealous for God?

The Bible, however, looks at zeal not so much as an emotion, but as an expression of faith. You become zealous because you have come to know God.

Confession: Your Pastor’s Private Sins

While some may put pastors on pedestals, they struggle with sin just like anyone else.

6 Church Killers That (Unfortunately) Have Stood the Test of Time

It seems that Satan was using these church killers to neutralize local churches 300 years ago in the same way he is today.