Author: Administrador

Tima Miroshnichenko photo – Pexels Prayer is part of the spiritual battle in which pastors are involved. As they engage in this spiritual activity, three things often keep them from praying. By Drake Caudill  “I have so much to do that I shall have to spend the first three hours in prayer.”  This quote, attributed … Continue reading “Why Is Praying so Hard for Pastors?”

Pat Whelen photo – Unsplash Here are three reminders to help pastors balance how to care for others with how to cast their cares on the Lord instead of carrying the weight themselves. By Chris Maxwell A friend and former pastor texted me his description of today’s climate surrounding church leaders: “It’s like there are … Continue reading “Do Pastors Care Too Much?”

Vitolda Klein photo – Unsplash The Bible talks a lot about generational faith. But a father’s faith doesn’t automatically become his child’s faith. By Daniel Darling  It was 1971, and a twenty-year-old young man—just starting his apprenticeship as a plumber, living with his sister, escaping a broken and chaotic homelife—walked forward at a Billy Graham … Continue reading “The Power of a Father’s Faith”

Fernando photo – Unsplash Anyone who works with Gen Z is facing a mental health crisis in this generation at levels they’ve never seen before. By Jamieson Taylor and Kevin Singer The growing Gen Z mental health crisis is being felt across the nation—in schools, families, and churches. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Children’s … Continue reading “Gen Z Mental Health Crisis: How Pastors Can Make a Difference”

Mihai Surdu photo – Unsplash We want our churches to be places of fruitful ministry for pastors and safety for sexual abuse survivors. May we protect and help them heal better than we have. By Mark Dance  All Christians want our churches to be safe places for sexual abuse survivors and fruitful ministry for pastors … Continue reading “How Pastors Can Make Their Church Safe for Sexual Abuse Survivors”

Charl Folscher photo – Unsplash Pastors may feel hobbies are a waste of time. Yet, studies demonstrate mental and physical health benefits of having a hobby. By Aaron Earls Half of pastors say they struggle with time management, according to Lifeway Research’s Greatest Needs of Pastor study. With all the responsibilities they face, it’s not … Continue reading “Why Pastors Need Hobbies”

According to Lifeway Research, 63% of pastors say they need to continue to invest in the area of disciple making, and 43% say they need to invest in administrative skills. Bobby Pell, pastor of Northwoods Church, joins Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, to discuss the Greatest Needs of Pastors study and skills pastors have … Continue reading “Video: Learning the Skills You Need to Pastor”

Sharon McCutcheon photo – Pexels Although most pastors haven’t been asked to marry a same-sex couple, many have guidelines on where LGBTQ+ people can serve in their churches. By Marissa Postell This month marks seven years since the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage with its Obergefell v. Hodges decision. Five years later, the 2020 American … Continue reading “Pastors Have Clarity on Same-Sex Marriage, Not the Role of LGBTQ+ People in Churches”

Aleksandar Pavlovic photo – Unsplash As you lead your congregation to maintain an unwavering focus on Jesus and His gospel mission, here are four pastoral priorities to remember. By Daryl Crouch  In the last 2000 years, pastors and congregations have struggled to follow the example of the apostle Paul’s maxim: “But one thing I do: … Continue reading “Pastoral Priorities: Returning to the One Thing”

Jon Tyson photo – Unsplash Pastors may not be able to address everything that’s stealing their time, but there are a few ways to intentionally address the problem. By Marty Duren Pastors believe in redeeming the time, but many struggle with what that specifically looks like. Crunched calendars have long been a reality for pastors. … Continue reading “4 Ways Pastors Can Reclaim Their Time”