Articles for Pastors

When the Preaching Is Bad

How should a member respond when he or she disagrees with a sermon?

7 Characteristics of Reactionary Pastors

Many church leaders can be more proactive. Too many of these leaders waste valuable time because they were not prepared adequately.

If I Were Starting Ministry Again, This Is What I Would Do

"I would want to get as much formal education as possible, and do it as fully and completely as possible."

The FAQs: What Christians Should Know About the Alt-Right

Do you know who the alt-right are and what they believe?

4 Indications a Longing for Approval Is Hampering Your Leadership

"The longing for approval can creep into a leader’s heart and cripple the leader’s effectiveness."

Why Even Go to Church? The Truth About Those Sundays When You Just Don’t Want to Be There

Why go to church, especially when you don't feel like it? On more Sundays than I wish to admit, I grumble my way into the worship service. There are some weeks when I'm just running through the motions. So what do we do on the Sundays when we don't want to go?

13 Fall Outreach Ideas for Your Church

Are you looking for some fall outreach ideas to reach out to the community and invite people to church this fall? Here are some of our favorite ideas.

Do These 8 Steps When Your Church Launches a New Series

"If you’re looking for ways to jumpstart your church’s growth and help you launch a new series, repeat these same elements every time you launch a new series at your church."