Articles for Pastors

Truths Pastors Need to Tell Themselves

When I mess up and sin, it’s always because I’ve believed a lie.

5 Traits of a Great Boss

Over the years, I’ve interviewed hundreds of church staff and asked them what they want in a great boss.

Who Needs an Executive Pastor Anyway?

An XP should free the senior pastor up to invest time and energy into prayer and overall vision and leadership.

7 Warnings for Aspiring Leaders

Ron Edmondson shares real-life lessons to young leaders who want to grow.

You’re a Pastor’s Wife and Don’t Play the Piano???

People often place enormous expectations on a minister's wife...including that she should play the piano for the church.

Questions to Help Discern if You Are Ready to Be a Leader

Are you ready to be misunderstood sometimes—actually, many times?

Ask Yourself These 7 Simple Questions to Clarify Your Personal Values

Every pastor needs what I call “true north” values, core convictions we refuse to compromise even when external pressures tempt us to do so.

How Insecurity Hurts the Pastor and the Church

One of the biggest problems insecurity carries with it is overt competition. Churches try to out-do one another.