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Browse articles offering practical, biblical guidance for pastors. From spiritual leadership to personal well-being, our prayer is that you’ll find both encouragement and the tools you need to thrive in your ministry journey.
A pastor sits at a table in a calm and relaxed environment reading a book, possibly the Bible. A coffee mug sits at arm's reach.
3 R’s for Mini-Summer Sabbatical
Jon Saunders
A photo of a microphone in front of an assembly. The photo of the microphone is sharp and in-focus, while the assembly in the background is blurred and softly focused.
Give Your Worship Leader a Break (by Training Up Others)
Jon Gilmore
Two men sit at a table, face to face with each other, staring at each other in conflict.
Conflict! God is Up to Something Good
Ernie Baker
A man in a blue coat and red backpack hikes along rocks over a stream in the middle of a mountain meadow. He is alone in a peaceful scene.
Brothers, Take (and Enjoy) Your Vacation Time
Tim Counts
A man stands in a peaceful setting on a mountainous beach, arms outstretched, facing a soft sunset.
Pastor, Who Will Fill the Pulpit During Your Vacation?
Reagan Rose
Shepherd herding sheep at sunrise across the pasture
Six Questions Pastors Should Ask in Deciding when to Confront
Chris Brauns
A flock of sheep graze peacefully in an alpine meadow.
When Should a Pastor Confront?
Chris Brauns
A man sits peacefully in prayer, hands folded in prayer on an open Bible. The primary characteristics of Puritanism directly descend from the teachings of William Perkins. He stressed the authority of Scripture and the lordship of Jesus Christ.
10 Puritans Who Changed the World: William Perkins, the Father of Puritanism
Joel Beeke
An extended arm waves an American flag in the air in a sunset with some clouds and sun rays in the background. How much patriotic emphasis in worship is too much? How much is too little? Are we mixing two kingdoms?
Thoughts on Patriotism and Corporate Worship
Ed Stetzer
A man stands on a shoreline in a sunset, arms outstretched, with all hues of red, white, blue, purple. Let us be on guard to keep the beauty and glory of our gracious freedom always in front of our people, lest anyone so foolishly leaves freedom for the sake of slavery.
True and Lasting Freedom in Christ
Jon Saunders
An American flag on a pole waves in the breeze. The sky in the background is overcast. Is there a place for patriotic songs in church worship? A better question is to ask how we might as shepherds teach our sheep how to be thankful for all of God’s blessings in a way that is obedient to Scripture and therefore honoring to the Lord.
The Place of Patriotic Songs in Worship
Jon Gilmore
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The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness: Forbearance with the Weaknesses of Others
Andreas Köstenberger
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