10 Changes Many Pastors Need to Make to Strengthen Evangelism In Our Churches

We at Church Answers have a growing burden to help church leaders and congregations do evangelism in a rapidly changing world. As a pastor...

The Pastor Feels Under-appreciated. What to Do.

Give honor to whom honor is due.  –Romans 13:7 The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who...

No Wonder Church Is Complicated!

We know that leading a church is complicated. But why? Shouldn’t it be easier? I’ve been thinking about that, and it occurred to me that...

3 Reasons Every Church Needs a Solid Communications Department

The Senior Pastor or Worship Pastor are often clearly defined roles in church organizational structures. Their work is often the most visible – without...

5 Leadership Insights I Wish I Knew 25 Years Ago

I’ve been in vocational ministry over 40 years and my leadership roles have included my role as singles pastor, discipleship pastor, associate pastor, teaching...

Leading the Church When You Doubt Yourself

When the disciples gathered on the mountain in Galilee right before Jesus ascended, some of them doubted. The source and degree of this doubt...

What to Do When the Pastor Stirs the Pot

“….according to my gospel, for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal….”  (2 Timothy 2:9) Pot-stirring: To take a stand on a...

4 Temptations That Leaders Face

It’s troubling to see a gifted and talented leader give up a lifetime of ministry for a moment of temptation. We all face temptation,...

3 Simple Brain Boosts for a Healthy Brain

Pastors and leaders need healthy brains to lead well. A healthy brain helps us become more resilient, be more present for those we lead,...

Link Love (2) — the Churches I Track with

Leaders and leading churches are such an encouragement.  At least they encourage me.  Solomon was right, there really is nothing new under the sun.  Every time...
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Joe’s 10 Iron-clad Rules for Success In the Ministry.. Some of Which May Work

You’re new in the ministry, right?  And you want to do well, of course. You have definitely come to the right place, friend.  Pull...

Churches Are Not Christian Cruise Ships

Is it possible that your church isn’t a perfect fit for everyone? Everyone is welcome, but maybe another church might meet their unique and individual...

5 Ways to Respond When Life Throws You a Curveball

Curveballs in life are inevitable. Unexpected surprises can level us or become opportunities to learn. The curveball thrown to Joseph when Mary told him about...