Articles for Pastors

Sermon Prep for the Non-Vocational Preacher

It’s one of my favorite times of the year—I’m getting ready to preach for the first time in ages. With moving, settling into my new job, traveling for work

Jesus’ Politically Diverse Disciples

Jesus' Politically Diverse Disciples - Wherever the reign of Jesus is felt, differences are embraced and even celebrated as believers move toward one another in unity and peace.

7 Critical Issues Before Your Easter Services

Easter Services 2021: Whether you plan on meeting in person or remotely this year, here are seven things to consider as you make your plans for Holy Week.

A Humble Leader Is an Effective Leader: Here’s Why

Research led by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman discovered that the most effective leaders is a most humble leader. These results are no surprise to Christians.

Thou Shalt Offend Pharisees

Some leaders are so afraid of offending people that they offend God instead.

There’s No Such Thing as ‘Good Enough’

We need an identity that isn’t founded on questions of good enough. We need an identity that isn’t a matter of what we’ve done—because that’s never going to feel like enough.

Ed Stetzer: Churchleaders Must Face The Future of Music in the Church

It may be a generalization to say the church today has three generational expressions, but I think we can work with it, especially with respect to music in the church.

8 Warning Signs Your Church is Drifting from God’s Mission

I have yet to see a church drift towards God’s mission. The current of apathy always pulls away. It’s obvious to point out drifting churches as lacking purpose. But what causes this drift?