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2 Dangers of COPYING Ministry Practice

Simply copying another church's ministries can have disastrous results.

Bust These 4 Trust-Building Myths

A leader cannot lead without first earning the trust of the people.

Former Megachurch Pastor Speaks Out About Sex Crime Charges

Geronimo Aguilar, founder and ex-pastor of the Richmond Outreach Center, insists that he is "absolutely" innocent of these crimes.

7 Must-Know Facts About Same-Sex Marriage and the Supreme Court Ruling

Being aware of the details of the rulings will help church leaders’ perspectives when deciphering reality from emotional reaction.

Paper-Cut PERSECUTION

Are we blowing our struggles out of proportion and making ourselves into "paper-cut martyrs"?

YouVersion Bible App Hits 100 Million Downloads

App creator Bobby Gruenewald hopes that the app's popularity would exceed that of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Why Viewing Porn Mocks the Gospel

Nothing displays greater spite toward God than destroying what He considers most significant.

The 7 Most EXCITING Things Pastors Experience

What are some of the unique thrills pastors experience in ministry?

Are “Acceptable” Excuses Killing Your Potential?

Are you fooling yourself with the excuses you make?

5 Funeral Blunders to Avoid at All Costs

Here are five things we must avoid when preaching a funeral.

American Street Preacher Arrested in London for "Homophobic Speech"

An American evangelist was jailed in London last week for preaching that homosexuality is a sin.

Taking Christianity to a Radical New Level

David Platt interviews Francis Chan on discipleship shifts, life-on-life training and taking Christianity to a new level.

From Burnout to Vision: 12 Keys

There are few vocations that can engender burnout like the pastorate.

How Pastors Should Deal With Mudslinging

How leaders cope with criticism can make all the difference.

Most Americans Still Proud, But Doubt Founding Fathers Would Feel the Same

Most U.S. adults are "very proud" to be Americans, but more than 70 percent say the Founding Fathers would be disappointed.

Christian Charity Breaks World Record for Making Sandwiches

A Georgia charity with ties to the UMC made close to 3,000 sandwiches in one hour at a gathering for a regional nutritional program for kids.

4 Devastating Leadership Myths

Leaders must take heed to avoid these common, but dangerous, myths.

Milk, Meat and the Malnourished Church

Is the American Church malnourished? And if so, is it the pastor's fault?

Should You Push for Control or Growth?

How do you manage the tension between growth and quality control?

How to Build a Church With Staying Power

Fad or trends might be attractive, but you can't build a lasting church on those things.

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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