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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.
Dad with two kids walking through a field
Four Lies Pastors Are Tempted to Believe About Fatherhood
Katie Faris
Family offering a Mother's Day prayer before a meal
A Mother’s Day Prayer
Paul Tautges
A mother with her son, reminiscent of Mary with Jesus.
Jesus Loved His Mom
Marty Machowski
A family with foster children plays in a grassy field in golden light.
Fostering a Church Culture for Foster Care
Admin
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