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Pastors Are Shepherds, Not Superheroes

Maybe it’s time we change the narrative. Expect your pastor to be a shepherd, not a superhero. Don’t demand their presence at every event or their attention at every moment.

Understanding the Longings and Language of Gen Z

It is our responsibility as leaders to reintroduce a generation to the true essence of Jesus and his original vision for the church.

Cultivate a Heart for Evangelism in Your Church

Evangelism is not an add-on to our ministries. It is the very heart of our calling.

Take Your Faith to Work

How to encourage a missional mindset for everyone, everywhere, all the time.

What’s Preventing Your Personal Growth?

One of the true perils of leading church ministry is being so invested in the growth of others that your personal growth goes unattended to.

Find a Friend

The simple truth is that every leader needs a friend. They need someone who will come alongside and encourage them, whether they are at the top of their game or even when they have committed a major misstep.

7 Problems When Church Leaders Isolate Themselves

Though it sometimes masquerades as self-care, extended isolation has some dangerous side effects.

Is Every Christian a Theologian?

We MUST be theologians. And I turn to the Apostle Paul to tell us why, specifically in the book of Ephesians.

When the Mental Load is Affecting Your Leadership

Toward the end of the day or a week when a leader has had to make too many decisions, he may find himself losing his cool more easily, flying off the handle, or saying thing things he shouldn’t.

7 Things Joyful Pastors Do

And how I try to practice their habits

Getting Honest About Church Planting

5 almost-universal truths you can expect in your church planting adventure