Pastors can quietly assume their people don’t have the appetite for theological depth—but real conversations tell a different story. God’s people are often more curious and hungry for clarity than leaders expect. Pastors may be surprised by how eager their people are to grow when given the chance.

I once heard it said that young ministry leaders rarely fall overnight—it often begins with small “hooks” the enemy plants early in their journey. In this post, I outline three dangers that every young leader must confront if they want to lead with integrity and endurance.

Physical fitness doesn’t make someone a godly leader, but it can help them lead with greater energy, clarity, and resilience. Even small steps—like a few walks each week—can strengthen your capacity to lead well. Stewarding your body is one way to honor the beautiful burden of leadership.

The best celebrations in life demand follow-up activity. This is true of weddings and birthday bashes. It’s also true of Easter services. This post details four things church leaders must do after Easter.

Imagine you’re going into surgery tomorrow for a medical procedure. What would be the absolute minimum threshold of surgical expertise needed? Applied to a church, what is an appropriate theological baseline for pastors?

Hiring is important in any organization and it’s just as important, if not more so, in a local church context. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about the hiring process these last few years, it’s this: It’s all about asking the right questions.

That’s what I tearfully shared with eight lead pastors on an early Tuesday afternoon. Sin is vicious. It is apathetic to our church ministry backgrounds. And it is crouching at the door.

This third installment in the mini-series is about how pastors who shepherd with a posture of a barbarian can facilitate beautiful change which fuel and protect the flock of God.

In part 2, I double-click into the aristocrat life stage and its associated leadership style and explain why this type of leadership can be so dangerous for a church and what I believe is the solution to fight against it.

There are many ways we can comprehend the season or life stage of our churches. We can see assess it by spiritual temperature, liturgical season, or organizationally. In this post, I want to offer another take on viewing a church’s season through an organizational lens.

Every organization and institutions have its limitations. There is no single entity that can holistically “do it all.” In this post, I share 5 things I wish were different about my seminary experience.

I finished my theological training in seminary 10+ years ago. In this reflection, I share 5 things my seminary professors were spot on about. Their wisdom and discernment proved to be timeless. This is Part 1 of 2.

Spiritual leaders carry a burden. We walk in a constant tension between the peace of God and a godly burden. But how this burden is managed can make all the difference for our people and our own leadership capacity.

Is the pastor of a larger church more gifted or godlier than the small church pastor? Is the small church pastor more humble and theologically sound than the pastor of a large church? What is the exact difference between the two? In this post, I explore the key difference.

What are the differences between seasoned and unseasoned pastors? In this blog, I make 5 observations about seasoned bosses and influencers I’ve had the privilege of interacting with and learning from. I also share practical ways younger pastors can learn from seasoned pastors. 

As pastors engage in the daily grind to be faithful to their people, they can fall into the trap where the very effort to manage one’s duties can result in a pastor being managed by them which can be to the detriment of their church, family, and their own souls. In this post, I explore a workflow rhythm for sustainable health and holistic life integration.

It can be a beautiful sight when a pastor’s influence (or a Christian’s social media account) takes off. It can be a great benefit to those under their influence and a testament to the power of God. At the same time, I feel a bit nervous when I see a combination of key factors playing out in the life of the leader or influencer. This post examines those factors.

Character is king. Nothing matters more than character. But after character, what should pastors in their 20s focus on? In this blog, I make the case that developing one’s skillsets and competencies through rigorous and strenuous work is the next best investment.

Have you wondered why some pastors have been so silent on the many issues we’ve faced this year? Are they cowards? Are they trying to protect their job? Or are they actually courageous and really wise? In this post, I make a case for the latter. I hope this helps pastors to feel free from the pressure of saying things just for the sake of it.

It’s challenging enough for pastors to lead their churches under great circumstances. The last thing pastors need is the loss of credibility due to unwise engagement with social media, especially during divisive times. In this blog post, I share a few social media mistakes pastors can make during divisive times and conclude with a few practical exhortations.