Articles for Pastors

7 Smart Moves for New Church Staff

Everyone wants to do well in their new job; here are seven key actions to help you be successful.

The Beautiful Music of United Prayer

The Holy Spirit wants to orchestrate a beautiful rendition of heart-felt, united, passionate and God-glorifying prayer.

How to Preach Well According to Martin Luther

Knowing how to preach well does not come easy. As someone who elevated the sermon to the central position of the worship service, Martin Luther has some interesting perspectives. Here are three hallmarks of his preaching that have heavily influenced the church today.

How to Have a Ministry of Building People

Challenge your members to live beyond themselves and to discover their strengths and abilities.

How to Become a Better Reader

"One of the most frequent questions I get is how to keep up with culture. My stock answer is to read voraciously. Then the follow-up comes: How can I become a better reader?"

5 Honest Struggles Most Church Leaders Don’t Want to Admit

"The good news is that struggling with God is normal. You are not alone."

Homosexuality and the Church Leadership Crisis

Rather than placing impossible demands upon vulnerable people from a comfortable distance, we need to become better missionaries.

Help, I’m the Old Guy on Staff! (How to Manage Millennials With Mercy)

"I'm not sure when it happened, but somewhere along the way, I became the old guy on our church staff."