A New Year’s Challenge from Charles Spurgeon
As we start a new year, I’m challenged (as I always am) by these words from Charles Spurgeon.* He hits close enough to home…
Here’s Why the Way You Leave a Church Is More Important Than How You Came
As a layperson or a church staff member, it’s likely you’ve left a church at some point – or will leave a church in…
Here Are 8 Confessions of Pastors Who Fell
Over the years of my study of spiritual warfare, I’ve talked with a number of pastors who fell morally. Here’s how I summarize their…
What God Does with Our Sin
I tend to focus long on my sin, failing sometimes to take God at His Word and accept His forgiveness. When I do that,…
Why We Should Pray for Young Pastors
I love young pastors. They’re some of the most creative, passionate, committed people I know. I do fear for them, though. Here’s why: Many…
Here Are 8 Reasons Church Conflicts Often Burn out of Control Quickly
As a pastor, I sometimes felt like I spent all my time putting out fires in the church. It might have been right for…
10 Questions Leaders Should Ask Each Week
Annual evaluations are helpful and necessary. At the seminary where I teach, we do end-of-the-academic year faculty evaluations.They push us to ask how we…
Here Are 7 Reasons to Develop a Strong Leadership Team
It was probably the biggest mistake I made during my 14 years of serving as a senior pastor. No one had talked to me…
Here Are 8 Signs That You May Be an Idolater
The Apostle John was quite clear when he wrote to his readers, “Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.” In fact, he ended his first…
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