Articles for Pastors
The Church’s Dirty Little Secret
Immature Christians - the church's dirty little secret - abound. And that’s all right. But leaders must be adults in the faith if they are to be role models and examples to those coming after them.
Articles for Pastors
Not for Wimps: The Challenges of Pastoral Care Ministry
Pastoral care ministry isn't for wimps...so if you still want to be a pastor after reading this, then God has probably called you to shepherd a church!
Articles for Pastors
10 Challenges Pastors Face (but HATE to Admit Publicly)
This hard-to-acknowledge list that challenges pastors face can give you practical insights on how to pray for your pastors.
Articles for Pastors
From Calling to Practice: Becoming a Pastor
Becoming a pastor means cultivating inner character. This includes confession and accountability, emotional health, financial stewardship, and a commitment to reconciliation.
Articles for Pastors
What Does It Mean to Carry Your Cross?
Following Jesus means to walk in His footsteps. It means to take upon yourself His purpose and mission in the world. It means braving the dangers of an evil world for the sake of an unbendable love for God and for people
Articles for Pastors
How We Stop Short in the Debate on Christians and Alcohol
How We Stop Short in the Debate on Christians and Alcohol - The problem with the debate of alcohol is every person I have heard preach against it has stopped short of the real problem alcohol represents.
Articles for Pastors
How to Teach People to Tithe (and Why Some Will Resent It)
Clearly, the early Christians practiced the tithe or their critics would have pointed it out. But having said all the above, the real point is sacrificial giving to the Lord’s work, whatever that means in your situation.
Articles for Pastors
Ethical Boundaries (and Risks) of Using AI for Sermon Preparation
What are the promises and pitfalls of using AI for sermon preparation, and how can church leaders can embrace technological assistance without compromising spiritual integrity?
Articles for Pastors
Is God Proud of Me?
Is God proud of me? If you're like me, it's SO hard to believe, but I promise you it's true. It has to be because of the cross.
Articles for Pastors
Why Women Don’t Like Women’s Ministry
We know that some women love women's ministry, but there are others who will never attend. Why is that? And how can those of us passionate about women's ministry be even more effective?
Articles for Pastors
Tara Sun: Don’t Neglect Your Own Soul for the Sake of Ministry
ChurchLeaders spoke to Tara Sun about her new book, “Overbooked and Overwhelmed,” which comes from her own experience with being stretched to the max in her life and is full of wisdom from the Bible about what rest truly means.
