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- 1. 10 Reasons Modern Pastors Don't Want to Confront Sin
- The Bible assumes that we will help each other walk in faithfulness (for example, 1 Thess. 5:12-22). That process includes confronting others when necessary (Matt. 18:15-20). Many of us, though, aren't ...
- Created on 22 February 2019
- 2. 7 Churches That Are Hard to Pastor
- Over the years, I've worked with a lot of pastors in difficult churches to lead. They're not impossible—because nothing's impossible for God (Matt. 19:26)—but they're still tough to pastor: A church led ...
- Created on 16 January 2019
- 3. 7 More Dangerous Misconceptions Christians Have About the Church
- Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a 2-part article. Click here for Part 1. A key reason why people are so disenchanted with the church is simple: Their expectations of what pastors are supposed to do and ...
- Created on 08 January 2019
- 4. Churches Could Be Forced to Hire LGBT Employees—Including Pastors
- Churches in Austin, Texas, may soon be forced to hire homosexual and transgender employees, including pastors, if a city ordinance is implemented. The city says it guarantees "the opportunity for each ...
- Created on 06 December 2018
- 5. Do Your Church Members Make These 7 Cringe-Worthy Statements?
- I love the fact that the community of this blog is growing with pastors, church staff and laity. The latter category, laity or church members, has been very receptive to many of my posts and suggestions. ...
- Created on 14 November 2018
- 6. 5 Reasons Some Long-Term Pastors Fail
- Please hear me clearly: I am a strong proponent of longer-term pastorates. I love hearing about pastors passing tenure thresholds of five, 10 and 15 years. All other things being equal, I would much rather ...
- Created on 09 November 2018
- 7. The Vast Majority of Pastors Are Not Doing This
- Seventy-five percent of pastors have not taken a stand in their pulpits on the midterm elections. Think of that. With the highest stakes ever—and the Christian vote essential for victory—they have not ...
- Created on 31 October 2018
- 8. 3 Major Cracks That Will Damage Your Church
- We've all had it happen before—and sometimes it just smacks us right in the face. Out of nowhere, we suddenly discover that God is leading us to take a spiritual inventory of our life, family and church. ...
- Created on 11 October 2018
- 9. How You Can Prepare Your Congregation for November's Elections
- If we are to be influencers and change agents in our culture, we must rise above partisan politics and champion kingdom values within our government. Pastors can have a key role in our electoral process ...
- Created on 10 October 2018
- 10. This Might Be the Most Important Word Ministers Will Ever Hear
- Whether you are just starting in ministry or you have been on this trail for a long time, the life of a minister is unlike any other occupation on earth. Why? Because those who are given the responsibility ...
- Created on 03 October 2018
- 11. 8 Types of 'Armchair Pastors' Who Might Drive You Crazy
- Okay, I admit it. I'm writing with some frustration today because I watch committed pastors struggle because of "armchair" pastors in their church (that is, those who aren't pastors, but who feel serious ...
- Created on 01 October 2018
- 12. Could This Tool Save Pastors From Experiencing Burnout, Depression?
- ... no one prepared them for the practical leadership challenges of pastoring a church. LifeWay Research found in 2016 that 25 percent of U.S. pastors who leave the pastorate do so due to conflict in the church ...
- Created on 17 September 2018
- 13. 7 Thoughts to Ponder About Yesterday's Sermon
- Preachers, I'm speaking to you and to me today. For all of us who preached yesterday, here are my random thoughts about the task of proclaiming the Word. Lay leaders, pray for your pastors as you eavesdrop ...
- Created on 17 September 2018
- 14. What Was the Apostle Paul Thinking Just Before His Death?
- What inspired you to write Moments 'til Midnight? I once had the privilege of visiting the prison and dungeon in Rome where the apostle Paul was held in the days leading up to his execution. In that very ...
- Created on 05 September 2018
- 15. Who Are the Wolves, Sheep and Horses in Your Church?
- Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series. For Part 1, where I describe the characteristics of wolves, click here. Sheep: Sheep outwardly and inwardly attempt to follow their spiritual authority Sheep ...
- Created on 03 August 2018
- 16. 5 Things Pastors Need to Stop Doing Immediately
- Pastors, we are not just cheerleaders, we are game-changers. We are called to stir and to convict so that change takes place. Granted, there are many wonderful pastors and churches. I appreciate their ...
- Created on 02 August 2018
- 17. What Makes Someone Leave Their Church?
- Most churchgoers will put up with a change in music style or a different preacher. But don't mess with a church's beliefs or there may be an exodus, according to a new study from Nashville-based LifeWay ...
- Created on 26 June 2018
- 18. Have You Ever Fallen Into These Habits That Do More Spiritual Harm Than Good?
- The minimum wage is an example of a misguided policy which does more harm than good, even if it was implemented with the best of intentions. For more than 200 years, the majority of economists have recognized ...
- Created on 19 June 2018
- 19. Have You Said Any of These 10 Trouble-Causing Leadership Statements?
- Over the years, I've worked with a lot of church leaders in struggling situations. I hear their pain, and I even understand it when I learn about their situations. At the same time, though, I always get ...
- Created on 25 May 2018
- 20. 10 Reasons Pastoring Is the Best Job in the World ...
- Never in nearly three decades of being a senior pastor have I known those in my profession to be more battered and beleaguered. Thousands leave the ministry annually. Rarely a week goes by that I don't ...
- Created on 05 March 2018
