Articles for Pastors

Every leader hates growth barriers. The Internet is full of suggestions on breaking through barriers. Some of these articles, blogs, and books are good. But too...

Prosperity theology says that God’s plan is always for us to be wealthy. But Jesus, who didn’t even have a place to lay His head and who owned nothing but a robe and sandals, clearly didn’t live a money- and possessions-centered life. Surely that’s not what He wants for us either.

Everyone sees the problems with giving; here is a vision for some solutions.

Following Jesus is counter-cultural in every society, though often in different ways.

Embracing obscurity doesn't sound like the most exciting way to live. But what if sometimes the only way for God to truly bless us is to place us in total obscurity for a season?

10 Facts About People Who Experienced Success Or Failure In Life - Don’t you just grow tired of people who always have an excuse for their failures or blame someone else for their lot in life?  Even the most compassionate leaders have a breaking point.

What a crazy time to be a pastor. The only thing you can be absolutely sure of is no matter what you do, or don’t do, church people will tell you you're doing it wrong.

What is a disciple? Dallas Willard provided one of the finest explanations I have ever seen: “A disciple is a person who has decided that the most important thing in their life is to learn how to do what Jesus said to do.”