Articles for Pastors

6 Tough Things That Might Be on Your Pastor’s Mind Today

For pastors, though, Mondays can be days of heavy burden based on a weekend of ministry. Here are some things that might be on your pastor’s mind today:

10 Fiction Classics for Churches to Read and Discuss

Here are 10 fiction classics (nine novels and a play) selected from this list of 101 books, along with brief descriptions of why I believe that reading each one of these could be transformative.

10 Things Pastors Should Learn From TED Talks

Few preachers have the ability to preach over 30 minutes and keep their congregation engaged the entire time.

Faithful Preachers Are Forgetful Preachers

"Faithfulness to Christ requires a holy sense of self-forgetfulness."

Should You Delete Politics From Your Digital Life?

"I was disgusted by the amount and tone of the coverage."

12 Preaching Tips from Charles Spurgeon

It’s safe to say that we could all use some preaching tips, especially from such a prolific preacher as Charles Spurgeon. So here are 12 tips on preaching that the "Prince of Preachers" taught his students.

When the Pastor Has an Affair

Don’t forget the pastor’s family. They have felt the greatest amount of betrayal.

How to Make Your Church Feel Smaller Than It Is…and Why You Should

"Churches with pre-set small groups can reach some people, but they won’t reach all."