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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's wife makes her daughter breakfast on Sunday morning.
Avoiding Sunday Morning Sabotage
Jani Ortlund
Silhouette of a man and woman holding hands against a clear sky, symbolizing the question, "what did the Puritans think about marriage?"
The Puritans on Marriage
Joel Beeke
A man and an a woman walk on a beach at sunset. The man is giving the woman, who is wearing a sunhat, a piggyback ride.
The Missing Ingredient in Many Marriages
Tim Counts
A photo of a man and woman holding hands in an understanding and supportive way.
How to Love Difficult People
Ernie Baker
Discouraged man sits with head in hands while woman beside him offers support, reflecting emotional strain and the need to escape ministry burnout.
Four Reasons Pastors and Wives Want to Escape Ministry
Rush Witt
A pastor's wife snuggles her little girl in the grass as both laugh.
How Do You Balance Motherhood with Being a Pastor's Wife?
Katie Faris
A couple that went through pre-marital counseling says their vows in wedding clothes.
Six Reasons Pastors Should Require Premarital Counseling
Deepak Reju
A husband and wife walk through a field dotted with yellow flowers hand-in-hand.
The One, Glorious Purpose of Marriage
Michael McKinley
A pastor and his wife walk their dog arm-in-arm down a tree-lined road.
Two Lies That Hurt Ministry Couples (And What To Do About It)
Deepak Reju
a newly married couple stand holding hands with their backs to the sunset
A Biblical Theology of Marriage: Why Pastors Can’t Stay Silent
Andreas Köstenberger
husband and wife lovingly holding hands as they commit to each other for life, depicting what Jesus said about marriage.
What Did Jesus Say About Marriage?
Alex Montoya
wedding rings sitting on Bible, symbolizing a pastor's marriage
The Impacts of a Pastor’s Marriage on the Church
Hershael W. York
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