David Mercer
David Mercer writes on religion, news, and the state of the church.
Pastors
7 Signs Your Church Is Slowly Dying (And Nobody’s Talking About It)
Nobody wakes up one Sunday and decides their church is dying. It doesn't happen that way. It happens slowly, in the silences between the...
Pastors
What Happens When the Pastor’s Kid Leaves the Church?
A data-driven look at why some pastors’ kids leave the church—pressures, doubts, and cultural shifts shaping faith in pastor families.
Pastors
When the Pastor Stops Feeling God: The Spiritual Burnout No One Talks About
Here’s what the data, theologians, and pastors themselves reveal about spiritual burnout behind the pulpit.
Pastors
Everyone Else Forgot Gen X. Has Your Church Done the Same?
Is your church overlooking Gen X? Here's what it takes to engage this independent, often-forgotten generation to lead and thrive.
Culture
Who Is Josh Howerton? Pastor, Podcaster, and (Sometimes) Polarizing Voice
Josh Howerton is quickly becoming a powerful voice in evangelical media—here’s what to know about his podcast, influence, and controversy.
Pastors
The Pastor’s Betrayal: A Hidden Trauma Many Church Leaders Carry
Many pastors live with the deep wound of betrayal when trusted church leaders or congregations turn against them.
Administration
Why Harassment Training Is Essential for Small Churches (And How to Protect Your Ministry)
Harassment claims cost ministries millions each year. Harassment training helps small churches protect staff, volunteers, and their ministry.
Pastors
Pastor Burnout and the ‘Dark Night of the Soul’: When Ministry Becomes Spiritually Exhausting
Behind the pulpit, pastors are struggling. Real talk about pastor burnout, the “dark night of the soul,” and why many are at a breaking point.
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