How to Navigate Mistrust in Church
Many task-oriented pastors will revert to micromanagement when they do not trust people around them, a sign of mistrust in church.
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The Secret to Authentic Worship
The lead pastor is also the lead worshiper. You must teach by example. Put your notes down and lift your voice.
The Missing Ingredient in Church Leadership
What we’re overlooking in our conversations about leadership
Have You Overstayed Your Welcome in Ministry?
Have you overstayed your welcome in ministry? Many pastors have the stamina and ability to keep shepherding well into their 70s. But there is a point when the body simply cannot handle the rigors of ministry.
3 Underutilized Disciplines That Will Make Your Preaching Stronger
What’s often missing from sermons today?
How to Navigate the Negative Naysayer
When a barrage of baseless complaints surfaces, the negative naysayer can dominate the room and derail a healthy conversation.
Navigating the Election With Voting With Responsibility and Peace
When we vote with responsibility, we’re not binding our consciences to a particular candidate. We are simply trying to better our country as best we can. Part of “loving your neighbors” is caring about issues affecting them (not just issues affecting you).
5 Gold Mines of Sermon Illustrations
Illustrations, especially sermon illustrations, help the listener to understand your points, particularly the more abstract or theological ones.
Are You Paying Your Pastor a Fair Wage for Pastors?
Most people use their own salaries as a point of comparison. A fair wage for pastors is a central concern—if a pastor makes more than they do, it’s too much.