The Letters That Shaped Me
Some ministry lessons come through seminary. Others come in envelopes.
Let Your Church Feast on Scripture this Fall
For pastors used to more topical preaching, research confirms what you’re sensing—people crave biblical depth, and fall gives you the consistency to deliver it.
Would Jesus Flip Our Tables?
Jesus flipped over what was blocking people from prayer. What needs clearing out in our churches today?
What YouTube Can’t Teach Students About Jesus
College students are being catechized by YouTube. Here’s how the church can offer something richer—and more real.
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Staying Motivated in Ministry (When You’re Not)
When ministry becomes mechanical, motivation dries up. But grace revives what guilt and grind never could.
Cracked but Called
Often, the best pastors aren’t the ones without cracks. They’re the ones whose cracks let the light through.
The Sermon as Sacred Art
To preach with power, you must do more than explain. You must create like an artist—crafting something beautiful, true, and alive.
Why this Theology Conference Might Belong on a Pastor’s Calendar
A theology professor makes the case that ETS—a gathering often viewed as just for scholars—offers surprising value for pastors seeking to grow, stay sharp, and shepherd wisely.
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Pulling Weeds in the Pastoral Field of Dreams
A fertile spiritual imagination can grow faithful dreams or toxic weeds. Here’s how to spot and uproot the ones that don’t belong.
Grieving What Ministry Could Have Been
Ministry doesn’t always unfold the way we dreamed. But even in the ache of unmet expectations, grace meets us where we are.
What Gen Z Men Need to Hear from Their Pastors
They’re showing up in church and asking real questions. Here are five truths that can shape them into faithful men of God.
Pastoring in the Age of Deconstruction
Not all deconstruction is the same. A pastor offers three categories to help you listen better and shepherd well.
Common Challenges
Preaching After the Poet
In the wake of Walter Brueggemann’s passing, we’re left with his challenge: Preach not to explain but to evoke. Not to tame but to testify.
Pastoring Parents of Prodigals
As more young adults walk away from church, your role isn’t to fix their families but to faithfully walk with them in hope.
Mobilizing Your Church to Be a Force for Foster Care
What pastors need to know to turn ordinary faith into extraordinary care for the children God hasn’t forgotten.
The Shepherd’s Way Is Slower
Wendell Berry’s “Jayber Crow” reveals what pastors risk losing when they trade presence for productivity.