Articles for Pastors

Karen Swallow Prior: We Can Be an Army of Wounded Warriors — Or a Collective of Wounded Healers

Karen Swallow Prior reflects on what it means for us to be "wounded healers." The symbol of a wounded healer points to the truth that when we imitate Christ, our own wounds, too, have the power to help others heal.

10 Things You Should Know About the Garden of Eden

10 Things You Should Know About the Garden of Eden

Ex-Atheist Lee Strobel Shares 4 Powerful Facts That Prove Jesus Resurrected from the Dead

Atheist turned Christian apologist Lee Strobel breaks down the evidence and explains four facts that prove Jesus rose from the dead.

The Dangerous Allure of Sexy Christianity

What some call Sexy Christianity feels pretty good until someone throws a stone at you … or starts a thread of gossip about you … or sends you hate mail … or bullies your kid.

The Importance of Long Term Vision

If we had a long term vision I think we would see how important it is to grow leaders from within rather than constantly trying to pick fruit off of other people’s trees.

Surviving a Church Split – How to Recover from the Heartbreak

I’ve heard the stories of wounded believers who no longer go to church because of the pain of trying to surviving a church split. It happens way too often.

Pastor’s Toolbox: Use Facebook To Grow Your Church

You can do so much more than post church announcements. The following are a pastor's toolbox for online engagement.

Love Is Oxygen for the Soul

The world needs more Jesus. The world needs more love. Love is oxygen for the soul. The two cannot exist without one another.