Articles for Pastors

Why I Don’t Always Give People an Answer

I don’t try to solve their problems for them. I know that seems hard to understand, maybe even cruel of me, unless you understand why I don’t.

The Pastor’s Dilemma With Email

Think about it, we can get in the rut of doing nothing but responding to hours of emails every day. It can rob us of our sermon prep time, our staff nurture time and all around productivity.

Baby Boomers Are Returning to Church

Among the boomer generation, 20 percent are becoming more receptive to faith and church. That’s approximately 19 million boomers when the percentage is applied to the entire generation.

9 Reasons Some Pastors Stay Too Long

They don’t want to end a ministry on a negative note. Nobody does. Thus, they hang on, hoping that the next evangelistic program or the next new member will finally make the difference.

A Response to Christians Who Are Done With Church

While writing off the church passes as sophisticated thinking, it’s actually the opposite; what if it’s a simplistic and even reductionistic line of thinking that leads nowhere constructive?

Louie Giglio: I Came Back and So Can You

You could call Louie Giglio the "comeback kid," especially if you know his entire story. ChurchLeaders podcast spent time with Louie to learn more about how he—and we—can come back!

Why I Quit Church (and the Surprise That Brought Me Back)

An honest story of wandering, searching and finding hope in the church Christ loves.

97 Percent of Leaders Are Shockingly Making This Critical Mistake

Your level of preparation determines the level of value you place on those receiving your product, service, art or leadership.