Pastors / Leadership

10 Ways a Pastor Can Tell if He’s Lazy

When a minister goes through his days without a clear purpose other than reacting to everything that comes up, he will accomplish so little that he and others may see him as lazy. Here are a few ways a minister can tell he is lazy.

How Can I Defeat Fear Today?

I struggle with fear all the time. I wake up with my stomach in knots. I can’t shake the feeling that something horrible is going to happen. Can you help me?

How Long Should a Pastor’s Sermon Be?

The Pope recently urged pastors to keep sermons under 10 minutes, sparking a debate on whether brevity or depth should guide sermon length—so how do we find the right balance?

11 Ways Gen Z Is Redefining the Church

Gen Z has the potential to redefine the church, and for much of what they are desiring, some of them are changes the church needs to consider. Here are some ways Gen Z is redefining the church.

Martin Luther King, Jr.: How Faith Shaped the Civil Rights Movement

While Dr. King is well-known for being a civil rights activist, he was first a minister and his faith served as the foundation for his commitment to achieving social justice for all.

What ‘Two Are Better Than One’ Teaches Us about Christian Fellowship

The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Here’s how true fellowship strengthens your faith and reflects the heart of God.

What Is a Sabbatical, and How Can It Help Energize Leaders?

Although a sabbatical is most often associated with a leader experiencing burnout or other mental health issue, sabbaticals can be beneficial to one’s spiritual life as they practice the spiritual discipline of rest. This can prevent burnout and help a leader to practice restoration of their mind, body, and spirit so they can be fresh to tackle whatever God might throw their way.

10 Sins Jesus Condemns Most Harshly in Scripture

Throughout Jesus life and ministry, He called listeners attention to various sins as he taught about His Fathers will, and guided believers in what it truly means to love God, and to walk with Him. But during His ministry, did Jesus call out some sins more than others?Here are 10 sins Jesus spoke about most fervently in the Gospels:

Does it Matter What Songs Are Sung in Church on a Sunday?

What really matters when it comes to the songs that are sung in church on a Sunday?

3 Key Signs of a Healthy Church

Every church will look different – most churches have their own culture, have a variety of giftings among the congregation, and are led by pastors with their own unique passions and plans from God. What all these churches can have in common is good health.

10 Danger Zones for Pastors to Watch Out For

On the highway, signs alert motorists to drive carefully, to slow down, and to watch for obstructions. What if we had some way to tell God’s servants they are entering such zones in their ministry?Here are 10 danger zones for the pastor to watch out for.