The Pastor's Library Archives

Racial unity is a topic that I’m glad to see more churches in our country addressing.

There’s an enlightening difference between “resolve” and “resolution.” Resolve reflects a decision or determination, while a resolution formally...

A recent cover story in the Harvard Business Review was titled, “What Really Keeps CEOs Awake at Night.” The article explored such things as brand...

If I were the pastor, once again, of a church during the Christmas season, here are a few things I would do…

I love the team I have the privilege of leading at Meck. They are dedicated, loyal, unified, joyful and deeply missional. Sadly, staff discord and...

Advent is an opportunity for us to remember the moment God came down in the person of his Son to reveal himself.

By “pet peeve,” we mean only a minor disagreement. An annoyance. We find certain things irritating, but they are not deal-breakers. No federal...

Although I’ve had the privilege of walking with these men over the years, there are still millions of single fathers in desperate need of someone...

Catholicism's focus was on becoming right with God through the sacraments or monastic life, but the Reformers preached that being right with God is...

In the absence of a union to let pastors know how the congregation is receiving their sermons, we are hereby taking it upon ourselves to act on...

Rather than letting dissatisfaction fester to the point that we leave the church or become embittered, what can we do to deal with our...

If I would have left the church at the typical time a pastor leaves his church over the difficulty and strained relationships (usually around 2-4...

Standing before groups and opening God’s Word is a privilege, an opportunity, a responsibility, and a lot of other things. But it’s also a burden...

We often leave churches too quickly, for the wrong reasons. When the discomfort level rises and the going gets a bit too tough, we give up.

If you want to be an effective pastor and church leader, avoid these five things: