Articles for Pastors

Seven Ways Being Nice Hurts Your Church

Perhaps the real issue is lack of courage to make the tough decisions.

A Truly Good Thanksgiving

Count your blessings but fix your eyes on the “fount of every blessing.” Focus, not just on the gifts – but on the giver, for He is good.

What to Do When Your Church Hits a Plateau

As pastor of an existing church that needs to be turned around, you must pray for an extra amount of patience. People change very slowly.

7 Practical Indicators of Good Leadership Character

Leadership character is essential. It doesn’t matter how intelligent, talented, or successful leaders are. If they lack integrity, they will lose influence over time.

Dear Church, We WON’T Be Back! And Here’s Why…

Dear church, we visited you three months ago and we’ve never been back. And I know for certain that we are not coming back to join your church. But that's okay. Here's why.

Killing the Competition Between Ministries

Your church should have a clear purpose, a specific mission and a defined strategy.

The 1 Tactic Your Church Needs to Do to Boost Year-End Giving

30 percent of all charitable giving will be done during the month of December.

What to Do When You’re Tired (and the Battle Rages)

Christians are in a spiritual battle. At times, I’ve grown weary in well-doing. So what do we do when we're tired of the fight?