Pastors / Leadership Archives

I never intended to start a ministry. But once I did, I knew immediately I was in over my head. I’ve done some things right, and some things wrong....

I am a pastor and my members are always asking me why I don't preach the Book of Revelation. Can you help me? Why should I preach this complicated...

Young preachers can be shallow, silly, arrogant, sloppy, and most of all ignorant. I’ve been a young preacher, and at one time or the other, was...

Too often, time away from ministry is neglected because of poor financial planning or lack of time.

How many people can you name who don't have a cell phone? I can only name one: Garrett. He's 40 ...and a pastor.

The Puritans viewed human history as one continual conflict with evil spiritual powers. This is one reason I have so long appreciated the writings...

I think there are several lessons on leadership that we can learn from IKEA and the way they sell their products.

It’s hard for us people-pleasers to say “no” when going along to get along would cause fewer waves.

Every pastor is faced by the dilemma of whether to marry certain couples. Some of the decisions get complicated really quickly.

In all the busy-ness, it’s tempting to think of your home group as an optional extra—to fit in so long as you have the time, and the energy. Here’s...

Pastor Bill and his wife Lisa had a growing church and a good marriage, but something was wrong. For over six months Bill felt tired much of the...

I have had the blessing of receiving all types of gifts from church members. While all of the gifts were appreciated, the ones we loved the most...

If there are reasons for dismissing the minister, faithful leaders can find ways to make it happen without ruining that person’s future...

I never imagined that I would find myself so familiar with death as a pastor.