Articles for Pastors

The Best Personality Type for Ministry Leaders

Here is a new theory that the absolute, very best personality type to possess as a ministry leader is YOURS!

5 Signs You’re a Lone Ranger Leader (and Can’t Grow a Team)

Everyone knows that Lone Ranger leaders rarely take their organization as far as leaders who can build a team.

The Greatest Cure for Pastoral Burnout Is Christ Himself

The Puritans knew firsthand the challenges, discouragements and toilsome labors that accompany faithful gospel ministry.

Pastor, Your Wife Might Be “Smokin’ Hot,” But…

Pastors should love their wives but are public declarations about being smokin hot wives over the top?

How Progressives View Scripture (and Homosexuality in the Bible)

How can you read about homosexuality in the Bible and condone the practice? Adam Hamilton responds. The question isn't so much about your view on sexual orientation as it is about your view of Scripture.

Carey Nieuwhof: 10 Signs You’re Just a Jerk…Not a Leader

Leaders who are just jerks not only destroy others; they ultimately destroy themselves.

Six Reasons Newcomers Should Get Plugged In

The difference between being a church attender and a church member is commitment.

Something Essential to Give the New Pastor

They need time. They need slack. Some room. They need a lot of understanding.