Stephen Blandino
Stephen Blandino is the Lead Pastor of 7 City Church near the downtown/cultural arts district of Fort Worth, Texas. He holds a Master's in Organizational Leadership and is the author of "GO! Starting a Personal Growth Revolution." He lives in the Fort Worth area with his wife Karen and their daughter Ashley. Stephen blogs regularly at www.stephenblandino.com on leadership, personal growth, church, and culture. You can also connect with Stephen on twitter @stephenblandino.
Christian News
Tennessee Pastor, Father of 11 Dies by Suicide After Being Charged With Sexual Battery of a Minor
One day after being charged with aggravated sexual battery, a longtime Tennessee pastor died by suicide in a hospital bathroom, authorities said. David Mark Baker, 57, was serving at Family Baptist Church in Columbia, had been a jail chaplain, and once ran for Maury County mayor.
Christian News
‘We Have a Name!’—Robert Morris’ Son Announces New Church Name
Not long after announcing their vision for a new church plant in late August, James Morris (son of disgraced Pastor Robert Morris) and James' wife Bridgette Morris shared that the name for the church will be Passage Church.
Christian News
In East Timor, Pope Francis Met a Church on the Rise
Catholicism may be in decline in the West, but in East Timor, thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of the pope from the end of the world.
Pastors
Praying in Jesus’ Name
It is altogether possible for believers to close their prayer with the words "in Jesus' name" or “in Christ’s name” or “for Christ’s sake” as a sort of mindless mantra.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
The Most Effective Way to Build Trust in Your Small Group
Many of us have probably heard more than once things we can do to foster trust: group confidentiality, sharing stories, ice breakers, sharing a meal, etc., but I am wondering if modeling a posture of listening might be the most effective way to build trust.
Ministry Tech Leaders
Your Church Needs a Social Media Policy
Several major churches and ministry organizations have a social media policy in place, but not many. Besides, are those policies legal? Can a church censor those posts, or fire the employee?
Articles for Youth Leaders
How To Lead Youth Ministry: 7 Habits To Develop Now
These tips help youth leaders guide students into a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Christian News
After Beloved Atlanta Pastor Stabbed and Burned, Suspect Stands Trial
Christopher Griggs is standing trial this week, accused of violently killing a beloved Atlanta pastor in May 2022.
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