What Christmas Says to the Impatient Pastor
The Incarnation gives me permission to accept my slow progress.
Let Heaven and Nature Wail
In this season, a baby’s cry can say more than a simple “Merry Christmas.”
The Incarnation Is More than the Manger
How an ancient African bishop championed the incarnation’s redemptive arc.
Why Putting Christ Back in Christmas Is Not Enough
The history of American holiday cheer obscures the difficult details of the nativity narrative.
Strategies for Preaching to the Polarized
How can our sermons bridge the division of our contentious moment?
Resources for Pastors
A resource for sermon prep, help with sermon illustrations & ideas, and preaching articles.
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Pastors, We Have to Play the Long Game
My whole ministry, I’ve watched fellow pastors crumble. We need to change our scoreboard of success.
Common Challenges
Reignite Your Faith, Reawaken Your Church
Leading voices on revival, renewal, and joy.
Wonder Worth Wrestling For
How to keep God at the heart of worship.
3 Spiritual Habits for Tired Pastors
Pursue joy and presence in your ministry.
Uncommon Wisdom for Common Needs
Practical steps for integrating monastic rhythms into ministry.
The Road from Exhaustion to Enchantment
11 questions that could transform your life and ministry.
Recapturing Wonder in a Cynical Age
How pastors can reconnect with joy in challenging times.
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Worship Can Sound Like Silence and Feel Like Rest
The Liturgy Collective Gathering aims to offer a reprieve to the leaders responsible for filling the soundtracks of our services.
How Irenaeus, Ambrose, and Basil Help Us See the Spirit
When the Holy Spirit seems tough for congregants to grasp, borrow these surprising images from the church fathers.
Cartoons of the Day
Come Ye Pastors, Heavy Laden
Learning to walk under the weight of ministry’s many hats.
Strategies for Preaching to the Polarized
How can our sermons bridge the division of our contentious moment?
5 Books for Reaching Diverse and Divided Congregations
New and recent resources for your preaching library.
Ghosted Again? Pastors Respond to Disappearing Congregants
Church leaders are seeking fresh ways to prevent “backdoor exits” and adapt to shifting membership.