Articles for Pastors

10 Lessons on How a Leader Should Handle Being Fired

10 lessons on how a leader should handle being fired, from an NFL coach who just lost his job.

4 Lame Excuses People Give for Leaving Their Church

What to say when encountering people who are looking for "something new" because of problems at their past church.

7 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2018

The culture continues to change rapidly around you as a leader, and especially as a church leader. Are you and your team ready for all that’s ahead?

The Gospel-Shaped Pastor

Until pastors discover and embrace their identity in Christ they will keep trying to find their identity in their position, their preaching, their persona and their programs.

10 Reasons Preachers Should at Least Audit a Preaching Course

All of us have room to grow, no matter how long we’ve been doing this work.

From Harlem to Mississippi: 5 Inspiring Church Leaders You Need to Know This Week

Every week, inspiring church leaders make a difference right where God has called them to serve. They may never make the national headlines, but...

Getting Alone With God Is Always in Season

Regardless of the season you’re in right now, it’s always appropriate to withdraw and spend time seeking God’s favor on your life and ministry.

Bogged Down in Minutiae: The Occupational Hazard of the Pastor’s Daily Existence

The pastor of a church running 150 up to 400 or 500 or more will always have more on his plate than he can get to.