Here Are 3 Reasons You Still Don’t Get This Grace Thing
Grace seems easy. It’s grace, after all, right? But in reality, grace is really hard. What I mean is… We have a hard time receiving grace…
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The Importance of Falling Fast
When I lived in Cincinnati, I learned how to snow ski. Well, kind of. I am definitely not a great snow skier, not the…
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…
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…
From the First Scars to the Road to Healing: Thoughts from a Pastor’s Wife.
Years ago, Cat Stevens penned this line … “the first cut is the deepest,” which is completely true in so many aspects of life….
Anne Jackson on Forgiveness and Reconciliation
I never thought there was much difference between reconciliation and forgiveness. In my heart, it all kind of meant the same thing – letting…
Worship Leaders and Creatives: Here’s How to Leverage Sensitivity
Many who are very creative deal with this thing called sensitivity. It means that there sometimes is a thought, experience or encounter that most…
Is There Life After Ministry? An ExPastor Answers the Question After the Call
I was in the ministry full time from my early twenties leaving Bible School through to the age of 30 before having a dramatic…
Are You Unhappy and Hopeless? Ten Telltale Signs of Depression
I recently came across an interview with Dr. Wayde Goodall, Dean of College of Ministry at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington. Apart from the…