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Has Jesus Been Worth It?

Desiring God - August 12, 2011

by Jon Bloom Beneath intellectual objections to Jesus’ claims are often deep-seated fears. Imagine a conversation between Paul and “Jonathan,” a friend from...

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Willow Creek, Homosexuality, and the Future of Evangelical Response

Jonathan Batteas - August 12, 2011

Last month, it was reported that Willow Creek Church ended its decade-long relationship with Exodus International. Christianity Today reported: Willow Creek Community Church's formal relationship...

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Seth Godin: The World Has Completely Changed in the Past Five Years

Tim Stevens - August 12, 2011

Seth Godin, author of The Purple Cow, and the new book Poke the Box, spoke on the first afternoon of the Global Leadership...

Articles for Pastors

Ed Stetzer: Willow Creek, Homosexuality, and the Church

Ed Stetzer - August 12, 2011

"The issue of homosexuality will need to be increasingly addressed in the Christian community."

Videos For Pastors

Turning People Back from the Dangers of Hell

Toni Ridgaway - August 11, 2011

Mark Driscoll suggests true love includes telling the hard truth.

Pastor How To's

Lead Like Jesus, Not Mr. Rogers

Steven Furtick - August 11, 2011

Don’t be afraid to put your people in difficult situations to bring the best out of them.

Articles for Pastors

5 Ways Jesus Handled Ministry and Grief

Ray Hollenbach - August 11, 2011

Ray Hollenbach encourages leaders to model the ways of Jesus when bad news strikes.

Pastor Blogs

Perry Noble: Listen To God, Do What He Says

Perry Noble - August 11, 2011

Perry Noble: "I really do believe that God still speaks…I believe He speaks clearly, loudly, and often."

Articles for Pastors

How to Deal with the Preacher-Eaters

Joe McKeever - August 11, 2011

There is no one-size-fits-all plan for dealing with self-appointed church bosses.

Pastor Blogs

We Cannot Help Speaking

Steven Furtick - August 11, 2011

I updated my Twitter profile a couple of days ago. In addition to “Pastor of Elevation Church. Author of Sun Stand Still,” I...

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Deeper Story | The Gospel of Busyness

Mason Slater - August 11, 2011

My monthly post is up at Deeper Story, and this time it's about The Gospel of Busyness. You can read an excerpt below, and find...

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Guder: "Missional" Church as a Scaffolding Term

Ed Stetzer - August 11, 2011

In some recent dialogue with Darrell Guder, editor of the Missional Church, the book that brought "missional" to the front of the conversation, he...

Pastor Blogs

7 Ways to Distinguish God’s Voice from the Circumstances of Life

Ron Edmondson - August 11, 2011

How do you actually know God is talking to you? Every believer wants to hear from God. Why would you follow God closely if...

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Francis Chan on the Sovereignty of God

Desiring God - August 11, 2011

Theology Refresh is a new podcast for pastors hosted by David Mathis, executive assistant to John Piper since 2006 and editor or ...

Articles for Pastors

Mars Hill Has "Churches," Not "Campuses"

Toni Ridgaway - August 11, 2011

Seattle megachurch Mars Hill wants to make it clear: Each of their 11 locations is a church, not a multi-site campus.

Free Resources for Pastors

Free e-Report: The Shaping of Next-Generation Pastors

Daniel So - August 11, 2011

"Next generation pastors, those under age 40, are leading their churches full-force into multisite ministry, community service, global impact and church planting."

Preaching & Teaching

3 Steps to Preaching Without Notes

John Albiston - August 10, 2011

Go ahead: throw away the lifeline! Here's how to get started.

Articles for Pastors

Are You Moved by the Right Things?

Steven Furtick - August 10, 2011

Make sure as you get more mature in the ministry that you’re moved by the right things.

Pastor Blogs

Pornification: Just the Facts

Ed Stetzer - August 10, 2011

These posts come from a lengthier article I wrote for the Assemblies of God Enrichment Journal. The entire issue is worth your time and...

Pastor Blogs

Christian Narcissism

Derwin Gray - August 10, 2011

Pastors, the Church, the very living Body and expression of Jesus on earth, has a problem. And you and I play a role in the...

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Remains of Pastor’s Wife and Friend Identified; OK County GOP Chair...

Stephanie Martin - April 18, 2024

News surfaced this week that Tifany Machel Adams is the GOP chair for Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Adams is one of four suspects charged with kidnapping and murdering pastor's wife Jilian Kelley and Kelley's friend Veronica Butler.

Church Staffer, Elementary School Volunteer Faces Felony Peeping Charges After Being...

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Orange Founder Reggie Joiner and CEO Kristen Ivy Resign After ‘Inappropriate...

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Nancy French Had It All—Then Along Came Trump. Her New Book...

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

Jessica Lea - April 17, 2024

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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