There are some aspects of our cultural moment that can keep us from pursuing Christ or shepherding those entrusted to our spiritual care. Read More »
Pastors
When You Don’t Hit a ‘Home Run’ Sermon
You’re not your last sermon, whether it was a single, a sacrifice fly, or a home run. You’ll enter the batter’s box again and God’s Word won’t return empty. Read More »
5 Keys to Preaching to the Kids in Your Pews
The children previously been engaged in children’s ministry may be sitting in worship services with their parents. Here’s how to reach them. Read More »
8 Reasons Pastors Resist Going to Counseling
If you’re a struggling pastor or ministry leader, please stop trying to tough it out. There’s help available. Read More »
Overworked Pastors Make This Critical Mistake
If your ministry is built around you, it falters when you leave. But if you invest in others, it’ll keep going. We must delegate. Read More »
Are You Driving Home the Right Sermon Points?
Many pastors try to hammer a point into the mind with one single blow. But the mind can be tougher than the hardest of woods. Read More »
How to Preach When Your Congregation is Online and In-Person
How do we differentiate between a sermon given to a camera and the proclamation of Scripture with God’s visible church in the same moment? Read More »
3 Reorienting Truths for the Discouraged Pastor
Pastors across the country are white-knuckling and pushing forward while they’re running on fumes. Ministry feels “out of season.” Read More »
The Most Critical Pastoral Task
Pastors must prioritize their relationships so they can be good stewards of their limited time, energy, and resources. Read More »
When Ministry Numbers Don’t Seem to Add Up to Success
As you start to do the math of the problems you’re facing, don’t forget to count on God working in ways we can’t understand. Read More »