Articles for Pastors

9 Secrets Your Pastor’s Wife Won’t Say Out Loud

There are secrets the pastor's wife will never tell you. I asked a panel of pastors’ wives, “If you could tell the church a few things about your role, what would you say?” Their responses were strangely similar.

10 Symptoms of a Sick Church

While there are many potential characteristics of a sick church, I have found 10 symptoms to be consistently common.

Endurance: How to Make the Long Run of Leadership

Endurance is a quality consistently found among great leaders. It is a sister to resilience, as the ability to “bounce back from a setback.” Endurance is the ability to just keep going regardless of the obstacles and pressure.

How to Be a Non Anxious Presence in the Face of Criticism

A non anxious presence describes a personal quality that when a leader exhibits it, can keep a family or a group’s overall emotional reactivity and anxiety down.

The False Gospel of “You Be You”

"You be you" is a statement of one’s individual right to judge what’s best for himself, regardless of what others say or think.

5 Mirages That Will Lead You Straight Into Having an Affair

Heed these dire warnings before falling off the cliff of a sexual sin.

We Need a Revival of the Bible–500 Years Ago Today Martin Luther’s German Translation Was Published

500 years ago today Martin Luther published his translation of the New Testament in German – his translation took only 77 days - We need a revival of the Bible today

100 Tips for Leaders That Everyone in Ministry Should Know

These leadership tips will help you stay grounded (and sane) in ministry.