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7 Lies Pastors Tend to Believe
As any ministerial leader well knows, Satan will do anything to disrupt our lives and our ministries. Here are some regular deceptions of which to be aware.
Every Leader Needs a God-Sized Ambition
Here are three common misconceptions—common among pastors and other Christian leaders—that keep them from having a great ambition in life.
7 Warning Signs of Affairs for Church Pastors and Other Staff Members
Most times, it's easy to see it coming. Do you adamantly avoid situations like these?
7 Ways to Gauge the Effectiveness of Your Local Church
Attendance tithes and programs are well and good. But here are some biblical essentials every church needs to make an impact.
What the Pastor Needs From His Wife
This article, Joe McKeever says, has nothing to do with ego. But there are things the pastor's wife can do to make things easier on the pastor.
Do You Have a Scarcity or a Generosity Mindset?
How do you handle it when a staff member wants to leave for another church? Here are a couple of options.
How to Organize Church Authority
Do you and your church's leaders walk in wisdom, seek counsel when you are stuck and learn from your mistakes? Those characteristics are crucial when putting people in charge.
6 Biblical Ways to Handle Disunity
Satan's favorite way to destroy a church is to create dissension. Here are some things you can do as a pastor to diffuse certain situations.
10 Common Topics of Church Member Arguments
What are your perspectives on these issues of contention? What else would you add?
7 Warning Signs a Leader Is Heading for Burnout
Have you experienced some of these emotions lately? Have you sought help from anyone to deal with them?
11 Reasons Pastors Are Trusted Less Today
Why are pastors no longer held in high esteem? What is behind the precipitous drop in favorable ratings almost every year?
Pastor, What Do You Do to Combat Stress?
As a pastor, how do you know when it's OK to say no or wait? Here are some suggestions on how to budget your time and energy.
Impact Nations: The ‘More’ of the Gospel
Jesus called it abundant life. But what does "more" look like, and how must we pursue it?
Are Some Evangelical Pastors Using a False Roman Model of the Kingdom?
Find out why Bishop Joseph Mattera says evangelical pastors should reject the Roman Catholic template of the kingdom.
Doug Stringer: The Pulpit Is Responsible
God-inspired preaching bears legitimate fruit. But author Doug Stringer says if the church is degenerate and worldly, those in the pulpit are to blame.
Why You May Need Some Fresh Ideas for New Sunday School Classes
It's a new year. Will your church make an intentional plan to reach new people for Christ by establishing new small groups?
4 Questions to Consider Before You Aspire to Become a Pastor
Pastoring is the greatest privilege to which a human could be called. Are you up to the challenge?
12 Things Every Young Pastor Should Hear
Young pastors are bound to stumble along the way. Here are some words of encouragement they might need along the journey.
David Shibley: Take the Way of Escape
Here's how to avoid being the next casualty of moral failures among leaders.