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Vatican Legal Expert Backs Pope Francis’ Recent Disciplining of Dissident Bishops
As Pope Francis grapples with defiant bishops, a high-ranking Vatican official who oversees church law said any failure to act in communion with the church and the pope can be cause for dismissal.
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God Sustains the Weary with a Word
From Isaiah: the Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
There’s No Such Thing as Retiring From Ministry
Last month marked one year since I stepped away from the pastorate. I’ve shunned the term retirement like the plague, vowing to remain active in ministry and seeking to use the rest of my life to serve the Lord.
The Misuse of Leadership Influence and Wasted Opportunities
Leaders, decide what you want to leverage your influence on and what problems you should help solve. Frankly, some problems are too small for you.
How to Preach a Text You Don’t Fully Understand
If you're engaged in expository preaching, chances are you've had to teach on a passage you don't fully understand.
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Matt Chandler, Part 1: How the 2022 Controversy Has Impacted His Life and Ministry
Matt Chandler joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022.
Natasha Smith: How To Make the Church Safe for People Who Are Grieving
Natasha Smith joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what she has learned about the process of grief and how pastors can make their churches safe places for people mourning the losses of life.
Natalie Runion: How Pastors Can Avoid Quitting Before God Has Called Them Out of...
Natalie Runion joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what it looks like for church leaders to fight to remain in ministry when it would be easier to quit—and when it’s time to walk away.
Faithlytics: Leaders at Pew, Barna, Lifeway and Gallup Share Key Insights Into the State...
Leaders from Pew Research Center, Barna Group, Lifeway Research, and Gallup join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” for a special “Faithlytics” episode about the state of Christianity in the U.S.
Thom Rainer: Why Pastors Need To Ask Their People for Prayer
Dr. Thom Rainer joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share why it is important that people pray for their pastors and to encourage church leaders to ask their congregations for prayer.
Ryan Burge: The Biggest Reason Why People Are Leaving Church
Dr. Ryan Burge joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what the data actually shows about why people are leaving church and what church leaders can do to encourage them to come back.
Alex Harris: ‘Shiny Happy People’ Is Flawed but Serves the Church
Alex Harris joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the successes and missteps of Prime Video’s “Shiny Happy People.”
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12 NFL Players Who LOVE Jesus (and Football)
Here's our latest list of notable Christian football players. These outspoken NFL players are strong in their faith and are not afraid to share their Christian beliefs.
