Here Are 8 Signs That You May Be an Idolater
The Apostle John was quite clear when he wrote to his readers, “Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.” In fact, he ended his first…
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How Not to Live Like a Zombie
When I told my wife that I was asked to write an article about rest and was suggested the title: ‘How not to live…
Here’s How to Lose Your Success, Overnight
Can you really become an overnight success? No. Let’s be real. Actual “success” is the sum of all kinds of effort and energy over…
Here Are 3 Good Reasons to Heed Limits in Your Leadership
Recently I was pursuing an opportunity that I was really excited about. Not only was it something that I would enjoy, but also it…
Is Every Open Door God’s Will?
Often when we think about God’s will, we think about it in very mystical terms. It is floating out there waiting for us to…
The Weight and Joy of Being a Pastor: Loneliness
If you talk to any pastor or his wife and ask them about friends, more than likely you will get a sad, longing look….
The Results of Our 2016 Pastor Survey
At ExPastors.com, we minister to, support, and resource a wide variety of pastors. Sometimes we get asked why we post leadership articles. We do…
As a Pastor, You Need to Recruit, Empower, and Release
It is easier said than done, trust me, I know. But part of our calling as leaders is not to simply call people to…
Finding Support Outside Your Ministry
Like most of us, I was naive when I started the path of being in vocational ministry. I didn’t know what to expect, but…