Articles for Pastors

The Top 25 Reasons Leaders Fail

It is always disappointing when a leader fails. This is because many times it was avoidable.

Thom Rainer Reveals the Secret Pain of Pastors

Being a pastor is hard. Not all the news about pastors is discouraging, but there is a hidden pain of pastors that we need to address.

8 Truths of Hiring Church Staff

One of the facts of leading a growing ministry is that you are going to have to get really good at hiring a great team.

3 Church Leaders Share their Testimonies of Deliverance from Same-Sex Attraction

Instead of being defined by their struggles, these leaders are now known for their commitment to Jesus Christ and the advancement of the gospel.

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.