Articles for Pastors

4 Ways Pastors can Refill their Depleted Souls

We not only need to rest our bodies from the demands ministry places on us, but we need to fill our souls with spiritual nourishment.

You Seem Pretty Normal For a Pastor (Yes, That’s a Compliment)

"Pastors, do any of these make you smile when you receive them?"

Scowls, Snarls and Stares: How to Preach to a Tough Crowd

"You don’t preach for the praise of man, but to declare the truth of God’s word."

Pastors and Their Children

One of the greatest legacies of any pastor is for his children to grow up loving God and loving the church passionately.

Four Reasons to Slow Down

"God is not slow—though to us as hurried, harried modern disciples, he might seem that way."

Growing Up in Ministry

"Growing up in ministry was a treasure."

5 Unfair Criticisms People Levy at Strategic Church Leaders

If you’re a church leader who thinks strategically, you’re probably going to get criticized. Maybe even more than you ever dreamed.

How Your Control Freak Tendencies Stunt Your Church’s Growth

"If you want great leaders to flee your organization, control them."