What should you put on a church signboard? If you put up a church sign, avoid these three things: jokes, insider language, and shaming. In their place, this article suggests three things to consider having on the sign.

Time management and planning are important because they are spiritual issues. How? You are a steward, you have limits, and God has planned good works for you. Therefore, calendar planning is a must, according to this article.

As a pastor how do you build a theological library? This article indicates that a starting point is to consider whether the library will be digital, print, or both.

Pastor, you need physical exercise. Why? It is good for your mind, it sets an example, it makes you fit, and exercising will provide opportunities.

Insecurity kills leadership in the church. How do you know if you are an insecure leader? This article discusses two signs: you are slow to compliment or encourage others, and quick to deflect blame and criticism.

There are times where you need to give an apology as a pastor. How do you make a pastoral apology? There are three things to consider in making a pastoral apology.

How should you conduct yourself when you are invited as a guest preacher? This article offers fourteen tips you may want to look at.

What does welcoming visitors in your church look like? This article provides five guidelines to consider in striving to make church visitors feel welcome.

When is texting church members a good idea and when should you avoid texting? This article gives three guidelines to follow.

The sovereignty of God implies that God can do the impossible. This reality should impact your prayer, giving, and evangelism, and the article fleshes this out.

May the pastor use humour in the pulpit? The answer to the use of humour in preaching is both no and yes, as this article explains.

The temptation to treat pastoral ministry as a competition is huge. It is easy to envy the progress others make in ministry. How do you avoid treating pastoral ministry as a competition? This article offers five things that must shape your thinking.

What are the challenges facing the local church today? This article identifes seven such challenges, of a theological nature.

Sermon preparation should take most of the pastor's time and work. How do you prepare helpful sermons? These five points may help you.

The gospel does not only bring unity in the church, but it also brings divisions in the church. How? It confronts the self-righteous, overthrows hobby horse riders (activists on a topic), and addresses those who do not want change.

Shepherding God's people includes persuading them to pursue holiness. This article explains that sanctification can be seen in the church when believers are pointed in the right direction and their identity made clear.

How do you encourage your church to be involved in church planting? This article shares four ideas you can use to build a church planting culture in your church.

Fallen pastors and fallen Christians are characterized by a pattern that is crucial to be aware of if they are to avoid falling into sin. This article identifies the pattern: sin thrives in isolation, and pride is powerful. The article calls pastors to cultivate purity.

Do you have your church membership directory book? Do you really need it? Here are five reasons your church membership directory is the second book you need, next to the Bible.

Is there a Christian approach to rest, relaxation, recreation, and vacation? Yes. These should be used to enable us to do what God has called us to do. This article identifies two keys to using recreation in this way.

We all have 24 hours a day. How can you use your time wisely? Follow these suggested three practices for redeeming the time.