Articles for Pastors

10 Practical Ways of Dealing With Depression

Dealing with ways of dealing with depression? I believe clinical depression is an epidemic that is taking the world by storm.

My Days Are Full, Not Busy

The idol of busyness is one Christians are particularly bent toward worshipping, and busyness can also become the shield we use to protect ourselves from adding unwanted appointments to our calendars.

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.