Temptation
Identifying and resisting the things that cause you to stumble.
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When Church Becomes an Idol
A Leadership Journal interview with Craig Groeschel and Kyle Idleman
Anxiety Attack!
What's a pastor do when he can't find the peace he's preached for years?
Going To Hell with Ted Haggard
What I learned about grace and redemption through my friendship with a Christian pariah.
Out of the Darkness: DVD Documentary (Anteroom Pictures)
A Leadership Journal review
The Foe in the Foyer
A visitor to our church had an unwanted guest
Air Attack
When the atmosphere of your group turns toxic, it might be the work of a malevolent spirit.
Winged Enemies
We are engaged in a battle with unseen forces.
A Contested Universe
In the end, Satan loses. But until then, we're in for a battle.
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Our editors have compiled our best on Temptation topics from the archives. Here you'll find ground-breaking, honest, wise coverage that sets Leadership Journal apart.
The War Within
Why THIS?
In Leadership's earliest years, this article evoked more responses than any other. Long before issues with pornography were discussed openly, one pastor anonymously shared the extent of his struggle with lust.
Strategies to Keep from Falling
Some practical steps can help maintain sexual purity and effective ministry.
Why THIS?
One of Leadership's most-requested pieces, this article outlines practical steps for avoiding the lure of a pervasive temptation.
The Transparent Pastor
When a pastor struggles with an addiction, who needs to know?
Why THIS?
People respond to vulnerability and authenticity, but how much should a pastor share about his struggles? When a pastor is struggling with addictive behavior, who needs to know?
DNF
Many in ministry Did Not Finish. What can we do about that?
Why THIS?
Numerous ministries have been derailed by moral failures. Moral faithfulness requires accountability, honesty, and the acknowledgment of temptations.
Does Ministry Fuel Addictive Behavior?
Certain approaches to ministry lead to self-destruction.
Why THIS?
Written by a woman who witnessed the devastation of sexual addiction firsthand when her husband (a pastor) was convicted of a felony sexual offense, this article explores whether addictions are fostered by a life in ministry.
