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Why Some Preachers Get Better and Others Don't

What makes the difference between someone who grows in preaching versus someone who doesn't?

Man Attacks Choir Members in New Mexico Church

A 24-year-old man stabbed four members of a Catholic church in Albuquerque before police were able to subdue him.

Joel Osteen Shares His Biggest Pastoring Mistake, Gives Preaching Tips

Osteen opened up in a recent magazine article about his preaching prep, his personal development , and his feelings about guest preachers.

Gay Activists Protest Greg Laurie as National Day of Prayer Chair

LGBT activist groups want the White House to rescind its invitation to Laurie to lead the day's events.

20,000 Churches Will Invite 10 Million Americans Back to Church

National Back to Church Sunday, September 15, 2013, is the single largest annual community outreach in the nation.

5 Elements for Creating an Evangelism Ethos

Powerful principles for individuals and churches to grow in our witness to others.

Discouragement WILL Hit: What Leaders Can Do

It's unfortunate, but discouragement is a reality for all leaders. 5 keys to navigate the tough times.

I’m Just Not Being Fed (and Other Church Complaints)

Newsflash! The church does not exist for its members; it exists to bring the Gospel to others.

Half of Young Adult Christians Want to See Marijuana Legalized

Fifty percent of Christians aged 18–29 said they favor legalizing recreational marijuana use, and 45 percent of the young Christians surveyed said they have tried marijuana.

At Exponential '13, Francis Chan Admits to Struggling with Doubt and Pride

In front of more than 5,000 attendees in Orlando this week, Francis Chan admitted some of his personal struggles with doubt and remaining Christlike.

Still Preaching, but Running From the Ministry

We are called to preach the word in season and out of season.

Must-Know Marketplace Trends for Huge Ministry Opportunities

What's happening in the marketplace can have a huge impact on your ministry.

22 Leadership Myths

These ideas about leadership might be common, but they're misconceptions.

How To Preach A Message On Healing

Planning worship as a vehicle for addressing illness can be a powerful experience for both those who plan and those who attend the service.

Dude, Watch Your Jargon

We should tap into our senses and really feel what we say.

Why Preachers Must Learn to Dance During Sermon Prep

It’s vitally important that the preacher knows that all Scripture points to Jesus.

How to Handle Betrayal

Have you been hurt by your own betrayer?

America Is Experiencing a "Crisis of Leadership," Survey Suggests

A whopping 82 percent of Christian Americans believe this country does not have enough leaders, according to a recent Barna survey.

How Long Should a Pastor Preach?

Here are three factors to help determine the length of your sermon on any given Sunday.

Most Pastors Recycle in Their Churches But Doubt Global Warming

New research shows a majority of pastors in the U.S. are skeptical about global warming but still take steps to be somewhat environmentally active.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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