Articles for Pastors

4 Leadership Realities in Times of Transition

There are some common occurrences during times of change in an organization. If a leader doesn’t understand them, the chance for a successful transition is diminished, people remain frustrated and progress is stalled.

Administrative Assistants: Church Member or Not?

Should a church administrative assistant be a member of the same church, or is it better to hire someone from outside the church?

Planning, Planting and Pastoral Ministry

Pastoral ministry takes a very special kind of person. One who can plan, execute and shepherd.

5 Reasons a Man Needs a Mentor

Many of the decisions men wrangle with don’t have right or wrong answers. They need help navigating them.

Questions Pastors Should Ask in an Interview

Because of my experience in candidating before, my wife and I were resolved to ask the right questions, this time, to ensure we had a proper understanding of the church’s heart, context and vision.

3 Leadership Lessons I’ve Learned From Beth Moore by Travis Cottrell

The miles that I have been fortunate enough to travel with Beth Moore as my leader are not literally countless, but the things I have gained from watching her leadership up close most certainly are.

Five Reasons Monday Is So Tough for Pastors

“I resign from the church in my mind about 10 times a year. Every time it has been on a Monday.” That’s a direct quote from a pastor at the Church Answers’ forum.

A New Call for Extraordinary Prayer

The church desperately needs to both issue and respond to a new call for extraordinary prayer.