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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.

Looking for the Least of These

When Angie and I moved into the first home we ever purchased for ourselves, we moved into an aging neighborhood where we were surrounded...

Why Your Time Off Isn’t De-Stressing You

Let me guess. You feel like you really need to de-stress. 2020 has been unreal, and almost unbelievably trying—far different than any year you’ve led...

8 Reasons Some Pastors Are Finding Renewed Hope During COVID

Recently, I wrote an article about why some pastors will likely resign when the “normal” returns after COVID. Here, I want to look at...

How Strong Is Your Leadership?: A 3-Point Evaluation

Every leader has their own productive strengths, internal capacities and external opportunities. That’s part of what makes each of us unique. And within that,...

5 Tips for Young Leaders in the Church

I spend a good amount of my ministry investing in younger leaders and I love it, because it fuels me to know something I’ve...

Preaching Truth Even When It’s Not Popular

“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will...

Cultivating a Faith That Weathers Suffering

“And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we...

Reimagining the Church

What if existing churches became a platform for microchurches?