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Four Steps Away from Envy

I’ve never seen envy bring anything good into a pastor’s life. It doesn’t inspire faith. It doesn’t build churches. It …
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Four Steps Away from Envy

I’ve never seen envy bring anything good into a pastor’s life. It doesn’t inspire faith. It doesn’t build churches. It …

What Jesus’ Words on the Cross Teach about Leadership

Any person’s last words carry significant weight—particularly when they come from Jesus as he died for us on the cross.  …

How to Refuel Mid-Flight

During the Cold War, the Strategic Air Command operated 24 hours a day as a shield of protection for our nation. …

Essential Conditions for Fruitful Ministry

Most people are interested in productivity. But the Bible doesn’t use the word “productivity;” instead, you’ll find the word “fruitfulness.” …

8 Questions to Define New Ministries

As I’ve mentioned before, I didn’t start most of Saddleback’s ministries. They were launched by people in our church who …

5 Reasons Church Covenants Work

Commitments are the secret sauce of spiritual growth. Think back to the key times of growth in your own spiritual …

Overcome Ministry Fears with Honesty

Ministry is deeply relational. Just about everything you do as a pastor—preaching, leadership, evangelism, and more—hinges on your relationships.  But …

Four Steps to Overcoming Burnout

Every leader hits burnout at some point. It’s something we all face—it’s universal. And here’s the kicker: Burnout doesn’t just …

Four Signs of Pastoral Burnout

The ministry of a pastor can be incredibly rewarding. You’re caring for people in some of the most important moments …

Face Satan’s Darts with God’s Truth

Too many church leaders walk around discouraged because they’ve forgotten who the real enemy is.  They think it’s a political …

Your Church Needs to Clarify Its ‘Why’

Every church needs to be clear about why it exists. Your “why”—the reason your church exists—affects everything your church does, …

Pastor, Don’t Miss Christmas

You have a lot on your plate during this season. Christmas is one of the busiest and most overwhelming times …

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