In Christian education, pastors serve a dual role -- ministering directly and managing others who minister.

Despite the dangers, one pastor has found that a few close friends are good for him… and the congregation.

A defense of an old-fashioned idea.

Analyzing conversation patterns can show how much a group trusts one another -- or how far they need to go toward true fellowship.

Training young people to serve

Five pastors completely bungled George Fox's search for spiritual direction, but their mistakes point out the essentials of pastoral care.

A conversation with Gordon MacDonald

Healthy bodies know how to make use of pain. A healthy church does too.