Articles for Pastors

Why Sermon Preparation Is Not Devotional Time

Sermons are public. Devotional times are personal. The purpose of a sermon is to reveal the mysteries of God to the bride of Christ at a given moment. The purpose of a devotional time is to spur individual growth over time.

Why Your Church Needs to Talk about Vocation

"Dr. David Miller at Princeton University’s Faith & Work Initiative reports that fewer than 10 percent of church-goers can remember the last time their pastor preached on the topic of work."

8 Gifts to “Pour Into” the Leaders You’re Developing

"Whatever I may have learned about life and leadership, I’m supposed to be passing along to others."

10 Steps to a Better Offering

Is not the offering a part of worship? Since it is worship, should we not put at least some thought and preparation into it?

Are You an Organizational Leader or a Shepherd? (10 Easy Ways to Tell)

So are you an organizational leader, or are you more of a relational leader—a shepherd?

5 Reasons That Ministries Won’t Work in Your Church

One of the most common reasons programs, ministries or initiatives don’t work in churches is because there just wasn’t room in the first place.

Monday’s Preparation Brings Friday’s Success

“I just don’t have time to prepare…” Have you ever had that thought?

The Four Millennial Myths

Instead of attacking Millennials, I want to address some myths and debunk some claims based on data and statistics.