Articles for Pastors

Time to Change Your Church!

I believe that the local church should be one of the top priorities in believers' lives. And here's another relevant point: The church is dependent on the resources and services of its members.

When the Pastor Receives Criticism

Few things challenge a pastor more than criticism.

Sometimes Pastors Need to Stir the Pot

How often do you stir the pot? It’s a rare church that will give pastors the freedom of the pulpit to preach the word fearlessly, offending people if necessary. Here's why your church should be the exception.

3 Myths of Expository Preaching

Expository preaching is not preaching verse-by-verse through books of the Bible.

How Pastors Feed the Sacred Secular Divide

There is a tendency we have toward viewing "church time" as sacred and "non-church time" as secular.

The Unintended Consequences of the Reformation

The effects of the Protestant Reformation have been widespread. Martin Luther had no way of knowing the consequences his act of defiance toward the Catholic Church would have—not only in the Christian world but also in broader western culture.

Pastors Need Healing Too!

As you mutually remove your masks and confess your sins and struggles to each other and pray for each other, you will experience tremendous spiritual healing that results in freedom and peace.

The Idol That’s Eating Away at Your Church: Part 2

Practical and biblical advice for overcoming this common idol in churches.