Love Might Win the Wayward in Your Life
The following article is an excerpt from Letting Go, a book I wrote with Paul Gilbert that was...
How Much Should a Pastor Tell His Wife?
This article was originally published on The Gospel Coalition. Every church leader has been there. We arrive home after an excruciating...
Getting To The Very Core Of Pastoral Ministry
Imagine that you want to purchase a new, sturdy, handcrafted kitchen table, assembled from the finest pieces of oak. You happen to live...
A Prayer To Propel You Into The New Year
Whether you’re an established pastor or just beginning your exploration of pastoral calling,...
Lessons on Church Planting from the Prince of Preachers
A Majestic Vision Charles Spurgeon was crazy-busy on steroids. In addition to his duties as pastor of the massive Metropolitan Tabernacle...
Things I Know Now That I Wish I Had Known When I Started Ministry
C.S. Lewis once said, “Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different…” I...
Planting Churches That Last: Study The Past
The best car I ever owned was a ’72 Chrysler Valiant. My wife, Kimm, called it the “Wonder...
Pastor, God Gets You
I have always loved having the honor of preaching at a Good Friday service. During one particular Good Friday message, I made a passing...
Redeeming ‘Whatever’ (Part 2)
Part One “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is...
Redeeming ‘Whatever” (Part 1)
Part Two “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever...