Many pastors erroneously believe that because churches are tax-exempt, pastors are too. They are wrong, pastors must pay taxes too. Some innocently believe that they are 1099 employees and should not receive a W-2 like other church staff; they are…
Category: Religion
The Choir Stand Pulpit
By Robert Wright — Minister of Music, New Light Baptist Church Hammond or Piano? How the Musician Decides I play both. Some Sundays the organ carries the whole service and the piano barely speaks; other Sundays I sit at the…
Technology should not replace spirituality
In the fast-paced rhythm of modern ministry, technology has undeniably streamlined our workflows. With a few clicks, sites like SermonCentral.com, SermonIdeas.com, and SermonSearch.com offer a wealth of outlines, illustrations, and quick concepts to the busy pastor. There is no shame…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
By Robert Wright Music Minister, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church We Don’t Play the Title Sunday at Ludden Chapel, Rev. Marcus Davis preached “Another Way” from Mark 5 — the woman who had bled twelve years and spent everything she had…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
For Musicians, Song Leaders & Worshipers · July 6, 2026 A Minister of Music Ministers First By Robert Wright · Minister of Music, New Light Baptist Church This week’s column is a tribute to the late Mrs. Brenda Kyles, who…
Don’t be intimidated by talented people
One of the most liberating realizations a leader can have is this: you do not need to be the most talented person in the church. Yet, many pastors are jealous of people more talented than themselves, so they are never…
Exercise care when dealing with children
In the eyes of a child, the pastor is often viewed as a trusted father figure. Because of this deep spiritual bond, children naturally express affection through hugs and embraces. However, in today’s highly litigious society, ministers must exercise extreme…