Articles for Pastors

Lay Aside the Weight of Insecurity

“Feeling the weight of your weaknesses and failures? Christ will make you more secure than you ever dreamed possible.”

The Attractional Church’s Growing Irrelevance

"The attractional church is still answering questions most 21st-century lost folks aren’t even asking."

One Phrase Every Pastor Needs to Live By

Love and unforgiveness cannot coexist.

Why Great Leaders Are Encouragers

"When was the last time you congratulated your team?"

8 Tips for Taking Good Sermon Notes

"Try these eight tips, and use a notebook or the margins of your ESV Journaling Bible to record thoughts and sermon notes."

16 “Leadership Pauses” That Matter

"If you’re a leader, it’s OK to hit the “pause” button occasionally."

What Pastors Expect From Student Ministry

The youth pastor should aim to be a qualified pastor. Even if you are a volunteer or a part-time leader, aspire to be qualified as a pastor.