Articles for Pastors

5 Traits of the Heart People Want From Their Pastor

People want to know that their pastor loves and follows Jesus. As a spiritual leader, your faith must be real.

Top 10 Mistakes Preachers Make in Sermon Delivery

Sermon delivery. It’s an art, a moment, an experiential occasion. But sometimes it can seem like a train wreck.

If You Don’t Love Your Work, You Need to Re-Evaluate

Do you love your ministry work? If the answer is no, it doesn't necessarily mean you need to find a new line of work. It does mean you need to re-evaluate some things.

How to Help Your Ministry Team Love Their Jobs

Ministry is oftentimes hard, thankless work. As a leader, there are several things you can do to help your team feel supported and successful at their jobs.

How to Deal with Criticism

We all want to be humble and teachable but criticism stings. Here are some suggestions to help you deal with a bad review.

7 Potentially Deadly Church Sicknesses

Detail Distraction: a church illness where there is too much focus on minor issues to the detriment of major issues. For example, routine meetings can become more important than compelling missions.

All Other Ground Is Sinking Sand

Integrity, the Bible tells us, is like a load-bearing foundation for life.