Articles for Pastors

Why People Believe All Roads Lead to Heaven

"If you embrace the idea that multiple paths lead to God and you turn out to be wrong, the consequences are enormous."

How to Lead Your Church Through Adversity

"Lean into God, but don’t hide behind Him."

The Question All Leaders Must Answer Correctly

"Great leaders choose the mission over the “me.”

What a Seminary Degree Will NOT Do

“I have all this education and training. Why won’t churches call me as pastor?”

5 Ways to Lead When You Have No Money or Team

Almost every great movement, church or organization you admire started with no money and no people.

The One Question I Ask When Receiving a Complaint

"This question is powerful in determining how I will respond."

Dispelling the 80% Myth of Declining Churches

So here is the new and correct statement of reality: 65 percent of churches are declining or plateaued.

What Jesus Says to Every Doubter

"Like Thomas, you can encounter the risen Christ."