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5 People Leaders Know They Can Count On

Kingdom leadership is never meant to be done alone. Who can leaders trust?

Delaware Church Denied Request to Hold Beach Services

A church in Lewes was denied a permit by the City to assemble on a public beach in Rehoboth, but it will hold services anyway.

The Top 5 Ministry Excuses You Must Stop Making

Are you making excuses or progress? (Because you can't do both.)

7 Tips for a Struggling Team

What you do after decline almost always determines how long it lasts and how well you recover.

4 Things Your Church Can’t Afford

There are financial costs and then there are intangible costs that can devastate your ministry.

Old School Thinking: New Testament Churches Today

These insights from the 1940s still ring true today.

Einstein Bible Sells for $68,500 at NY Auction

A Bible signed by Albert Einstein and his wife in 1932 sold for $68,500 at a Bonhams auction last week.

Does Jesus Make You Laugh?

We are gospel preachers. The gospel is about laughter. Good news, remember?

When Your Sermon is Not a Homerun

What happens when your sermon is more of a single or double than a homerun?

Is Your Church Structure HEALTHY?

Whether you are operating a church, nonprofit or business, these same principles about creating a healthy structure will certainly apply.

Does Preaching Have a Future?

A homiletics professor offers 14 thoughts on the future of preaching in the American church.

When Vision Fails

Vision failure is one of life’s most tragic events.

When The Applause Stops and The Accusations Start

I’ve always thought the true character of a leader will be seen in times of crisis.

Young Influencers List—June Edition

Seven young leaders you should get to know.

7 Leadership Skills Every Pastor Needs

All leaders from every background need these essential skills.

How to Spice Up Bland Sermons

Are you constantly mining the same sources for your sermon illustrations?

Supreme Court Rulings Favor Gay Marriage

The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex married couples should receive all the same federal rights and benefits of traditionally married couples.

Bono Talks Faith, Love and Family with Focus President Jim Daly

The lead singer of the popular rock band U2, discussed his family life and the importance of "realizing the potential of others."

What To Do When the Country Sins

In a 5-4 ruling, the Defense of Marriage Act was struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, thus allowing legally married same-sex couples access to federal benefits.

Most Pastors Take 10-18 Hours to Prepare a Sermon, Researcher Says

A Twitter poll by LifeWay president Thom Rainer showed pastors spend a range of hours working on their messages.

‘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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