Articles in this Issue
Faces of the Pastorate
These five pastors’ stories point toward a bigger story.
Stephen Colbert: Faithful and Grateful
And other items of interest from ministry and culture.
The State of the Pastorate
The ever-shifting condition of church leadership
The Multi-Cultural Conundrum
Even multiracial congregations tend to have white cultural values. Can we continue to cultivate truer diversity in the body of Christ?
How Are You Pastor, Really?
New research shows where pastors are feeling fine and where they aren’t.
Unprecedented, All Over Again.
3 of today’s crises the church has faced before.
Sacrificing the Body
Too many pastors are neglecting their physical health—and it’s killing them.
Locally Grown Pastors
4 ways churches are preparing ministers in-house.
The 40-Year-Old Seminarian
Why I went to school AFTER leading a church.
Pastoring Racists
In my church community, the roots of racial sin run deep.
Consistent Sexual Sacrifice
It’s simple. It’s radical. And it’s essential to supporting church members with gay longings.
What Tim Keller Does Best
A review of Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism.
Is My Church an Endangered Species?
Responding to the cultural and economic threats many congregations will face.
Tailgate Church
And other innovative practices from around the ministry world.
I’m Jealous of the #HealthyPreacherMovement
A movement to get pastors physically healthy is great. Are we doing as much to sustain our spiritual vitality?
Should I Take Opportunities to Expand My Influence?
From outside speaking, to blogging, to any chance to build a bigger platform: how do you decide if it’s wise?
In Search of Adequacy
Shifting culture and dwindling funds have many pastors rethinking the task.
The One Jesus Loves
Who, me?
What Only God Can Do
After you’ve done everything humanly possible.