Articles for Pastors

10 Leadership Lessons From College Football’s Opening Weekend

Small details can cause major problems if they’re ignored.

5 Big Mistakes Pastors Make on Sundays

The very day we want to be at our best requires more from us than any other day.

3 Reasons Pastors Have Access to Their Church Members’ Giving Records

Both pastors who avoid church giving records and those who view accessing them as critical to their ministry have valid positions. So what are legitimate reasons for having that access?

The Great Value of Churches Under 100

There is no speedometer on the Great Commission. Stay focused on life change. That’s the primary measurement.

How to Survive and Thrive as a Pastor

"Spurgeon reminds us that in our walk of spiritual leadership, equal and functional legs are vital."

7 Struggles of a Perfectly Imperfect Pastor

God chose me—a flawed, imperfect and broken vessel—because he delights in showing himself strong through the weak, like me—and you.

5 Good Reasons a Church Should Close

Is there any good reason for a church closing? I have a strong bias toward seeing churches grow and flourish, but even I think there are good reasons for a church to close.

7 Traits of the Excellent Ministry Assistant

What does an excellent ministry assistant look like in the world of contemporary ministry? Allow me to share seven traits of the best out there.