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Slay the Beast of Ambition before It Slays You
3 ministry proverbs to quell competition and cultivate humility.
3 Ways Some Churches Grow Without Getting Bigger
Butts-in-the-seats growth is great. But it’s not going to happen for every church. That's never a reason to give up, coast along, or offer excuses.
We Were Seduced by Power
Five pastors confess their temptations to manipulate, control, and cling to worldly significance.
The Folly of Trying to Measure Success In Christ’s 'First Shall Be Last' Kingdom
We need to measure what we can manage, but let’s not fall into the trap of thinking we have more control than we do.
A Dying Pastor Reflects on His Legacy
With less than a month to live, Buddy Hoffman discusses the highs and lows of 40 years in ministry.
We Are Called to Be Faithful, Not Successful
As my pastorate crumbled around me, I learned what God truly expects of us.
Why Moral Failure Happens When Ministry Is Going Great
7 characteristics of success that can lead to adultery.
People Aren't Projects
...and other lessons I learned as a rural pastor.
5 Passages Your Pastor Wishes You'd Stop Taking out of Context
How we get them wrong and what church leaders can do about it.
Confessions of a Former ‘It’ Church Pastor
We were the hottest church in our area. Then everything imploded.
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