Series
Pastor’s Toolkit
Practical resources for pastors, particularly on preaching.
Who Should Be Admitted to the Lord’s Supper? 4 Views
If communion is a precious and profound privilege, who participates is important.
Before You Record a Video Lesson
Discipleship isn’t a race; not everything needs to be streamlined for accessibility and efficiency.
Pastor, Productivity Begins with Dependence
Pastors are accountable to God for our work. The last thing we want to do is spin our tires wasting time in unfruitful endeavors.
Advice for New Elders: Take the Low Seat
In Christ’s kingdom, the way up is down. It’s true at wedding feasts. And it’s true in elder meetings.
Moral Failure, Godly Character, and the Challenges of Pastoral Leadership
Explore four possible explanations for pastoral moral failing and learn the true causes.
Implement Intergenerational Discipleship in Your Church
Every church member should understand his call to disciple, and we should provide clear paths for all to pass on their faith.
Executive Pastor, Remember Your Call
You experience the joy of exercising your spiritual gifts when you’re locked in on your call. So don’t let it get overshadowed.
6 Moves Churches Must Make to Reach and Disciple Young Adults
Church leaders may face an opportunity to respond to what God is doing among young adults in ways that counter disengagement trends.
Battered by Moses? Why We Still Need to Preach the Law
Only when God’s law shows us we’re filthy, rebellious, and sinful apart from our Savior will we hear his promise as truly good news.
Pursue Healthy Eldership
Eldership is at the heart of God’s leadership plan for his people.
Pastor, Love Even Difficult People Restoratively
Even if you’d go so far as to describe the person as toxic, you’re never free not to love him.
Why I Lead a Sinner’s Prayer Every Sunday (Though I Haven’t Yet Seen Conversions)
Each week I pray that this Sunday will be the first when a lost person in attendance responds to God’s gospel invitation to repent, believe, and be saved.
How to Disagree Constructively (in Church)
A healthy team welcomes debate, even disagreement.
Courageous Pastors or Overbearing Leaders: How Do We Tell the Difference?
We don’t have to choose between men of jelly and men of steel. It’s possible to shepherd with courage and compassion, humility and bravery, clarity and charity.
