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…
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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…
Here Are 4 Ways to Fight Laziness in Ministry
If it is true, as some pastors have warned, that “ministry can be a great place to hide out and a great place to…
Here Are 10 of the Greatest Leadership Questions to Ask
Have you ever heard the phrase, “There are no bad questions”? In leadership, this might be true. I have learned in my years of…
10 Reasons to Stick It out in a Tough Ministry
A student once asked me if I’ve ever thought about running from my ministry. Yes, I have, especially during the toughest times. Based on…
Here Are 7 Signs of a Weak Pastor
Once, a youth pastor emailed me. He was frustrated that his pastor continually caves into pressures of a few leaders in the church. They…
Pastors, May You Strive to Partner with the Holy Spirit
Dave Browning, in his book Deliberate Simplicity, said “The success of CTK is a credit to the genius of the Holy Spirit. We have…