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Ineffective evangelism is usually a symptom of something more profound — a crisis of Christian maturity. Before we can expect our churches to grow wide, we must first ensure they are growing deep.

What if the root of your church's weak evangelism isn't due to a lack of outreach events, but a flaw in your discipleship model?

Every pastor becomes a prophet, whether they realize it or not. Not in the sense of receiving divine revelations, but in the way they inevitably shape their congregation's expectations about what lies ahead.

Every pastor knows the feeling. Those seasons when the church feels colder, when enthusiasm wanes, and when voices of discouragement seem to echo from every corner. Learning to recognize and respond to these chilling influences becomes essential for long-term ministry survival.

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." — George Bernard Shaw You step into the pulpit on Sunday morning, Bible in hand, heart prepared. Yet as you look out at your congregation, you can't shake the feeling that your voice is just one among many—and perhaps not even the loudest. This is the reality Gary Comer confronts head-on in Chapter 1 of The Game of Pulpits : the uncomfortable truth that pastoral ministry today means compet

It’s 10 p.m. You’re sitting in your dark office, the hum of the computer the only sound. You should be home, tucking your kids into bed,...

Pastoral ministry often feels less like a calling and more like a high-stakes competition. You stand in the pulpit, but you are not the only voice speaking to your people. Every day, they are shaped by a chorus of other influences, each vying for their allegiance. How do you lead a church when the cultural currents are pulling in every other direction? This is the central challenge Gary Comer addresses in his book, The Game of Pulpits.

Picture this: a group of pastors sitting around a table in the beautiful mountains of Granby, Colorado, sharing coffee, stories, and the kind of honest conversations that rarely happen in the busyness of ministry life. For four days, these church leaders stepped away from their daily responsibilities to invest in themselves, their calling, and each other.

One of the greatest legacies we can leave is to mentor the next generation of pastors, guiding them through the fears and uncertainties that attend the call.

How many hours is too many when you're serving God? It's a question that haunts countless emerging pastors who find themselves caught between genuine calling and crushing workload.

What happens when your divine calling doesn't pay the bills? You entered ministry with a heart to serve and a vision to grow God's kingdom, but now you're staring at a bank statement that makes you question whether faithful service means financial struggle.

Traditional models of pastoral placement often overlook a powerful truth: effective leadership grows from relationship, not just education.

How can you pour into others when your own cup is constantly running empty? Burnout is not a sign of spiritual failure; it’s often a direct result of unsustainable work habits. Protecting your well-being isn't selfish—it's essential for long-term ministry effectiveness.

A significant number of pastors today find that ministry is not a single, contained role but a complex web of responsibilities that often includes outside employment.

If you received the call to ministry later in life, you actually have a great advantage.

We have data to prove that our training method helps pastors lead churches to new life and new groth.

Can't figure out Gen Z, pastor? You want to reach and disciple Gen Z, right? Even though many churches and ministries seem to have...

My fellow laborer and servant in Christ, Thank you for your kind words concerning my humble gift to God's Holy Church, De Doctrina...