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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 family of four -- a dad, son, daughter and mother -- sit in a pew in a church reading hymnals.
How Can Pastors Encourage Bringing Children to Church?
Jon Saunders
A pastor holds his son's hand as they stand in tall grass next to the lake.
Should Pastors Shield Their Kids from Church Conflict?
Josh Weidmann
A pastor creates a new weekly schedule using a planner and his phone.
Pastor, It's Time to Reevaluate Your Schedule (A 3-Step Plan)
Reagan Rose
A family sits around the dinner table reading about hope, the third Christmas virtue from our family advent devotional
Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 4
Marty Machowski
Figurines of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in the manger in front of glowing lights.
Why the Light of Christmas is Meaningful to This Pastor’s Kid
Abby Jo Thompson
A pastor's daughter celebrates advent, hanging an ornament on the family Christmas tree.
Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 3
Marty Machowski
Neighborhood homes decorated with garland and Christmas lights.
The Pastor’s Family and Christmas Traditions
Katie Faris
A pastor hangs Christmas ornaments with his wife and son, meditating on the love of advent together.
Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 2
Marty Machowski
A little girl stands on a chair to hang an ornament on the family Christmas tree in celebration of advent.
Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 1
Marty Machowski
a table filled with Thanksgiving food and surrounded by family and friends
Balancing Hospitality and Family at Thanksgiving
Caroline Newheiser
A pastor's wife makes her daughter breakfast on Sunday morning.
Avoiding Sunday Morning Sabotage
Jani Ortlund
Teen girl lying on bed, journaling and reflecting, symbolizing helping kids find their identity.
How to Help Pastor's Kids Find Their Identity
Barnabas Piper