Come on, Pastor. Is Your Job Really Tougher Than Mine?
Google “being a pastor is hard” and you’ll get over 26 million hits on articles that discuss the secret pains of pastors—some of them written by me. The i...
Category: Leadership
6 Qualities of an Exceptional Church Receptionist
The church receptionist plays an important role in the church, so you don’t want to throw any warm body in front of a phone. You’re hiring a trusted...
Are You Sure You Want to Be a Christian Leader?
Christianity is about freedom. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul make this point abundantly clear: It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm,...
50 Bible Verses on Leadership
Leadership is big business. Between the books, workshops, conferences, and consultants, so much money is poured into that industry by people who want to become ...
4 Productivity Tips for Disorganized Pastors
My wife lies to me about our schedule. If she didn’t, we’d be late for everything. Before I leave the house, I spend the last twenty minutes running...
10 Conflict Resolution Tips for Pastors
One of the most frustrating elements of pastoring is dealing with the inevitable squabbles that pop up between church members. It’s not only difficult fro...
10 Qualities Church Members Expect in a Pastor
Both familial and professional, a pastor’s relationship with the church is complex. Negotiating the various expectations that individuals place on pastors...