Articles for Pastors
8 Christian Miracle Testimonies That Prove God Still Moves Today
Christian miracle testimonies from all over the globe continue to demonstrate that God is active, powerful, and compassionate.
Articles for Pastors
How to Prepare to Be a Pastor’s Wife – 4 Tips
I’ve found that instead of dressing nice and being willing to change diapers, the most critical parts of my job don’t even take place on Sunday mornings. Here are four tips for the new pastor's wife—what I wish I had understood before we planted our church.
Pastors
The Real Reason Churches Are in Decline
A recent survey found a median church decline in attendance of 7% between 2015 and 2020. Here's why that's the case.
Articles for Pastors
How Should We Respond When Christian Celebrities Fall?
We are at a point in history that I am nicknaming “the great housecleaning.” Preachers, ministry leaders and Christian pop stars have been crashing morally. Sins from days or decades ago are coming to light. Coverups are getting uncovered.
Articles for Pastors
5 Faith Leaders Took a Stand—and Changed Lives
From ancient empires to modern democracies, the story remains the same—faith leaders taking a stand have the capacity to shape both church and culture.
Articles for Pastors
Has the Jezebel Spirit Infiltrated Your Church?
There are many warnings these days about the Jezebel spirit in church. Is there such a thing? And what does Scripture have to say about it?
Articles for Outreach & Missions
Juneteenth and the Gospel of Freedom
"The story of Juneteenth reminds me of how many followers of Jesus live enslaved to sin and dark powers, even though they have been set free by Jesus," says Dr. Derwin Gray.
Articles for Pastors
Is There Idolatry in the Church Today?
What do you worship today? Beware of subtle idols that can creep into your church ministry. Here are 8 idols I and/or other leaders struggle with.
Articles for Pastors
10 Ways the Church Is Responding to Mental Health Needs
The relationship between the church and mental health is evolving, with many congregations working to meet the needs of those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other challenges.
Articles for Pastors
The Spiritual Attack on Masculinity
Why is manhood under spiritual attack? I have talked to pastors and leaders of men’s ministry all over the country, and here are what I believe to be five of the primary battles against the souls of men.
Articles for Pastors
You Can Have a Thriving Church and a Healthy Culture. You Just Have to Win with People.
Ministry is about people, and biblical leadership is about shepherding. In over 30 years of being a lead pastor, I’ve found that lasting impact comes less from producing great content and more from focusing on building people.
