Timeless wisdom for pastors with forward-thinking solutions.
Also in this issue
Ministry health lost and regained.
The Widowmaker Repents
After decades of dysfunction, one church publicly confessed its mistreatment of former ministers.
What's Wrong with People Pleasing?
The pitfalls of approval-motivated leadership.
Dreaded Exams
What doctors and pastors have in common.
A Seaworthy Soul
What it takes for leaders to stay afloat.
My Small Group, Anonymous
Where nobody knows your (last) name.
The Way of Weakness
What my struggle with anxiety and depression taught me about God’s power.
A New High Score
And other items of interest from ministry and culture.
Healthy Pastor, Healthy Church
When my personal deterioration changed direction, so did our congregation.
Ministry Strong
Pete Briscoe on pursuing spiritual, relational, and physical vigor.
Invisible Matters
Spiritual heart disease is that slow, invisible illness that, unchecked, results in a leader’s demise.
Radical Mentoring
Leadership Journal reviews
The Millennial Man
Rick Dunn on Empowering Millennials
An Authentic Pastor
How can you lead others while experiencing a personal crisis?
The Relational Pastor
Leadership Journal reviews
Getting Real
It’s good to be transparent. Just make sure what’s inside is worth showing.
Weeping With Gang Members
How God used my vulnerability to soften the toughest.
Our Latest
Music at Midnight: The Supreme Value of Mercy
Our pastoral forefather, George Herbert, orients us to the music that stops the flow of discouragement.
On Finding Sacred Space in the City
How will congregations find places in dense, expensive urban areas?
The Weight of Calling
The sanctuary quieted as it cleared. The worship team finished packing up and departed. Daniel’s thoughts faded, interrupted by the sound of Norma’s voice.