Pastor Articles


"The most political church in town..."

Steven Whitlow | 4/11/2025

"The most political church in town..."

"The most political church in town..."

Is a pastor’s insistence on avoiding politics really about principle, or is it just cowardice in disguise?

John Knox and Lessons on Pastoral Training and Succession

Jacob Tanner | 2/14/2025

John Knox and Lessons on Pastoral Training and Succession

John Knox and Lessons on Pastoral Training and Succession

John Knox’s final prayer was for God to raise up true pastors—because without faithful men to teach and preserve the gospel, Christianity cannot endure.

Five Key Questions To Connect With Your Congregation Every Sunday

Steven Whitlow | 12/12/2024

Five Key Questions To Connect With Your Congregation Every Sunday

Five Key Questions To Connect With Your Congregation Every Sunday

Become a better pastor by asking these questions about your people each week.

Why You Need To Become A Better Preacher

Adam Page | 10/4/2024

Why You Need To Become A Better Preacher

Why You Need To Become A Better Preacher

If you sharpen your preaching, your strengthen your church. Discover why every pastor needs regular training to deepen their passion for Scripture and enhance their impact in the pulpit.

Why Celebrity Pastors Deserve Less Honor

Rick White | 9/30/2024

Why Celebrity Pastors Deserve Less Honor

Why Celebrity Pastors Deserve Less Honor

From the megachurch world to the reformed, there will always be prominent pastors. But much more normal men are in fact supposed to hold the place of honor in our churches.

What Most “Faith And Politics” Sermons Get Entirely Wrong

Michael Clary | 9/24/2024

What Most “Faith And Politics” Sermons Get Entirely Wrong

What Most “Faith And Politics” Sermons Get Entirely Wrong

When it comes to preaching on politics, you need to talk about more than 'our divided nation'. Policies matter.

Debunking Egalitarian Claims About ‘The Cult Of Artemis’

Mike Winger | 9/19/2024

Debunking Egalitarian Claims About ‘The Cult Of Artemis’

Debunking Egalitarian Claims About ‘The Cult Of Artemis’

Egalitarians tend to read 1 Timothy 2 through the lens of the cult of Artemis. Unfortunately their claims are not backed by the historical evidence.

10 Reasons People Like Weak Pastors

Steven Whitlow | 9/17/2024

10 Reasons People Like Weak Pastors

10 Reasons People Like Weak Pastors

Part of the reason weak pastors are so endemic these days is that they are in high demand.

You’re Probably Not a Pastor. Good.

Rod Martin | 9/16/2024

You’re Probably Not a Pastor. Good.

You’re Probably Not a Pastor. Good.

If you have ever felt guilty that you are not in pastoral ministry, here's why you shouldn't"

5 Principles From Megachurches Every Congregation Can Use

Steven Whitlow | 9/12/2024

5 Principles From Megachurches Every Congregation Can Use

5 Principles From Megachurches Every Congregation Can Use

Many megachurches have got plenty wrong, but here are a few useful tips churches of every size and background could use.

Strong Church

Clear Truth Media | 9/3/2024

Strong Church

Strong Church

The need for strong churches is clear. These five things are true of the strong church.

Go For Multigenerational Gold

Adam Page | 8/28/2024

Go For Multigenerational Gold

Go For Multigenerational Gold

Churches that seek to only appeal to one generation, whether younger or older, are missing out on something great.

Your Calling Will Keep You

TW Norman | 8/27/2024

Your Calling Will Keep You

Your Calling Will Keep You

Leadership is guaranteed to be hard. Here's how to keep going.

An Open Letter to Pastors Who “Don’t Do Politics”

| 8/19/2024

An Open Letter to Pastors Who “Don’t Do Politics”

An Open Letter to Pastors Who “Don’t Do Politics”

You may have had good motives for staying out of the political cage fight in the past. But like it or not, the fight is coming for you.