Articles for Pastors

7 Ways Leaders Waste Valuable Time and Energy

When we get rid of some common drains on our time and energy we can dramatically improve our performance as leaders.

3 Leadership Cop-Outs That Sound Spiritual, but Aren’t

Are you giving in to leadership cop-outs without realizing it? In the name of God, some people end up opposing the work of God...and it’s all done in the most holy-sounding way.

Some Churches Should Die and Stay Dead

As shocking as this may be, the death of a church might be the best thing that could happen for the sake of the gospel within a given community.

How to Face Tough Conversations

When a leader refuses to take responsibility in a tough moment, he or she loses leadership.

You Cannot Serve Both God and Theology

What’s more dangerous to the human soul—money or theology?

Three Ways Pastors Win Over Influential Critics

Every pastor has critics. It’s an inevitable part of leadership.

7 Things That Will Drive Future Church Growth

What is the future of church growth? While the majority of churches are in decline, some are growing. There are seven factors that will be key to the growth of churches in the future.

Why Pastors Should Use More Historical Illustrations in Sermons

Sermon illustrations are tricky. You try to be funny, but you’re corny. You try to be inspirational, but you’re cheesy. Sermon illustrations are the flavoring to the meat of the text. Without them, you’re bland.