Pastors / Leadership Archives

How does a new pastor learn about a congregation? It starts with discovering the stories already in the church.

There are times when our failed efforts cause us to have low expectations. If we’re not careful, our low expectations can turn into lackluster...

In God and the Gay Christian, Vines argues that “Christians who affirm the full authority of Scripture can also affirm committed, monogamous...

In the 1970’s, an unlikely friendship formed that would catalyze the movement that moved our influential pastors to become leaders.

Unless the faith of preachers is in Christ alone–-and not in any other person, ecclesiastical institution, theological system, moral prescription,...

I’ve found myself talking increasingly about the defining character trait of those who join and grow with an organization; the defining mark of...

"Bivocational" simply means that the minister must work a second job in addition to serving a church. It does not mean that the minister is...

This is not a game. Not a show. And perfection? Not a chance. So before Easter arrives, now is the time to manage expectations.

Use these biblical resources to help prepare for this weekend.

"80 percent of pastors quit the ministry in their first five years, and 1,200 ministers leave the ministry each month. Who ministers to the pastor...

A funeral sermon should not exceed 20 minutes and should highlight these three categories, preferably expounded from Scripture...

Should churches make it possible to “attend” without ever leaving your house?

This is the moment the preacher has had on his mind and heart all week long. Now, he has done this for years, and by now you would think he's got...

Mecklenburg Community Church (Meck), where I have the privilege of serving as senior pastor, has a clear ten-year vision. And for us, how we reach...

In thinking about my amount of preparation, it is difficult to land on how many hours it takes. The main reason is that it feels as if every spare...