Pastors / Leadership Archives

When Pope Francis’ plane touches down in Seoul on Thursday (Aug. 14), it will mark his third trip abroad, after visits to Brazil and the Middle...

True leadership success depends on something simple, yet profound: the kind of person you are.

Our hearts drift toward tribalism, the tendency to gather with people just like us and to reflect ourselves rather than the missionary heart of...

We are role models, whether we intend to be or not. So what example are we providing those in our ministries?

The tale of spoilsport Puritans continues to be told, and it couldn't be further from the truth. Here are 5 myths about Puritans which you may...

One of the problems with celebrity pastors is that it’s very difficult to draw a line between advancing the gospel and advancing the preacher.

Laziness is a sin. The fact is, however, that many of us have some lazy tendencies when it comes to leadership. I do at times. This is as much an...

Christine Caine of the A21 Campaign and author of Undaunted tells Crosswalk.com about how she took the humble first steps towards an impossible...

Welcome to the world of nursing home evangelism, where teams of lay evangelists target senior citizens for one last chance in this life for glory...

There is a new cultural apologetic that is fast becoming the go-to argument to ensure affirmation and approval of previously immoral activities....

The subtle danger of legalism

The last year has caused me to reflect a great deal on bivocational ministry. In my own church, I serve as a part-time minister, but know that I...

The joy of God: that state of flourishing in mind, heart, and life that Christians experience by the Holy Spirit. It's what’s so missing from...

“Always on, always here for you.” It’s a great slogan for a radio station…but not for a ministry leader.

If you were a physician, accountant or an attorney, you wouldn’t have a choice about keeping up-to-date in your field. Why do we think pastoral...