4 Tips to Help Introverted Pastors Shine
Introverts have been getting a lot of press recently. And that’s probably because instead of going out, introverts are spending more time at home writing ...
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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...
20 Interview Questions to Ask Potential Youth Pastors
There’s a science to asking the right interview questions. Too often interviewers pull up a bunch of random questions and look for the answers they like b...
12 Interview Tips for Youth Pastors
This is it! You’ve been working with a youth-ministry goal in mind, and you’re about ready to go in for your first interview—but how do you prepare?...
5 Pros and Cons for Tentmaking Pastors
If you’re working to make ends meet while doing ministry, you’ve probably heard the term “tentmaking.” The term points back to the apostle Paul who ...
5 Tips for Dealing with Gossip in the Church
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, being filled wit...
12 Encouraging Bible Verses for Church Planters
Church planting is a lot like free-soloing a mountain. As the climber stands in front of the rock, she can make out all of the potential handholds—the path is c...
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...
What Is Baptism and Why Do We Do It?
Baptism is one of the ordinances that Jesus instituted for the church. In the Great Commission, Jesus specifically asks the disciples to baptize new believers i...
What Is Communion and Why Do We Do It?
Like baptism, communion is a sacrament that Jesus instructs his followers to partake in—but the frequency and meaning of the act vary across different Christian...