Articles for Pastors

9 Reasons Church Revitalization May Be a Serious Faith Challenge

Revitalization can be one of the toughest faith challenges a pastor will face in his ministry.

To a Church Seeking Revitalization…

Many churches have leaders who understand the urgent need for change. Some of them grasp that, without a turnaround, the church will die.

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.