Articles for Pastors

My Confession: Toward a More Balanced Gospel

For all of my passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ, which has been accurate and faithful to the best of my ability, the gospel that I have held so dear has been, in reality, a truncated and incomplete gospel.

Two Seasons of Life Ahead

Having a season of life sandwiched between their experience and mentoring others gives mentors time to process and objectively assess what they did right and what they didn’t.

Are You Using Your ‘Calling’ to Hide Narcissism?

Are you a Christian narcissist? Jo Saxton explains that anyone in leadership, even if he or she is a Christian, can have a problem with narcissism. Here's how to tell if you do.

Stop Inviting People to Big Events

After a large event with a big spike in new visitors, your attendance reports are going to look pretty nice for a week or two. But it doesn’t take long for reality to set back in as you see a return back to your regular pattern in the weeks to follow.

Avoiding the Church Comparison Trap

Comparing your church to another church can be one of the worst things you do as a church leader.

One Terrible Leadership Mistake We Make as Pastors (and Leaders)

There are many leadership mistakes we make as pastors. This post is only about one mistake, but one of the worst.

How to Live in a Fragmented World

How do we handle so many disagreements within the church and tensions between the church world and the broader culture we live in?

3 Spiritual Vitality Warning Signs for Pastors

It’s often difficult to discern the level of your spiritual growth when you are professionally immersed in spiritually oriented church work.