Articles for Pastors

6 Ways to Build a Loyal Team and Become a Better Leader

One of the quickest ways to endear yourself to your team is to ask them questions about their goals and aspirations.

When a Pastor Is a Growth Barrier: The Value of a Strong Work Ethic

"A church that breaks barriers needs a leader that breaks barriers."

7 Characteristics of Effective Change Agent Leaders

If you want to be in leadership, get comfortable with change. It’s part of the experience of every leader. The best leaders get accustomed to leading change.

10 Reasons We Don’t Let Go

"Jesus models for us a letting go of control, earthly power and reputation."

Performing a “Time Audit” of Your Life

"Our Spiritual Formations team has created a great tool to help us “audit” our most precious resource—our time."

3 Principles to Follow When You Preach a Memorial Service

A sermon for any person’s memorial service needs to be based upon a biblical foundation.

Preaching That Is Biblically and Politically Correct

"Christians in America are aliens and we’ve always been."

3 Reasons Most Time Management Attempts End Up Frustrating You

Never confuse being efficient with being effective.