Articles for Pastors

7 Tidbits of Advice for Young Pastors

Don’t neglect your family for the ministry or destroy your ministry for temporary pleasures of the world.

Overcoming the New Leadership Epidemic — Isolation and Loneliness

Pastors often ask me, "Should I stay in this church or move on?" or "I’m struggling with my elder board, is it time for me to leave?" These are really big questions, and they’re situation-specific.

What if Ministry Failures Aren’t Failures?

Could it be that some of your greatest ministry failures weren’t an accident?

What a Good Sermon Introduction Looks Like and What it Does

Wade out in the shallow end at first. Gradually take us into the deep.

Preaching on Racism from the ‘White’ Pulpit: Reflections from David Platt’s Talk at T4G

"Attention prominent White pastor: If you want to avoid controversy, do not preach sermons on race at large evangelical conferences."

Why Seminary Can Never Qualify Anyone for Ministry

When it comes to qualification for ministry, ordination should carry much more weight and provide much greater evidence of a man’s readiness for service in the church than any seminary degree.

Now That Spring Break Is Over

In an effort to head into summer with some momentum, here are seven things to do in the next eight weeks.

7 Things the Church Can’t Do for the Pastor

"Don’t expect others to do for you what only you—by God’s grace—can do."