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The Government Makes Policy, the Church Serves People

The church’s mission is not contingent on what happens at the White House.

Why Christians Should Stop Saying “Everything Happens for a Reason”

"We have to be careful when using lofty statements and responses that sound good for the moment."

No, Africa Is NOT a Country (+9 Other Common Myths)

"Africa is actually an incredibly diverse continent and is made up of 54 countries."

Why I’m a Baptist

“The Bible teaches that disagreements and their resulting divisions are lamentable and inevitable in this world.”

Do We REALLY Need to Plant More Churches?

"Do we need hundreds and hundreds more rescue missions for the lost and dying?"

How the Church Can Experience Revival Today

"Most Christians I know want the church to experience revival. We just don’t all agree on what revival looks like."

The Devil’s 5 Favorite Strategies: Church Leader Edition

The greatest mistake I believe you can make with evil is to overestimate or underestimate its influence

People Change the World

What is important in your church is not your seating capacity, but your sending capacity.

Why Christians Need to Speak Up About the International Day of the Woman

We need to talk about the International Day of the Woman because although God values women just as much as men, not every culture does.

7 Ways to Get More Members Involved

Most of us who lead churches have regular attenders who aren’t involved in the congregation.

How to Gain a Clear Conscience

If we have wronged another, we must humble ourselves and do whatever is required to gain a clear conscience with God and that person.

The Marriage You Want

"When we learn how to cherish, it’s easier to love, just as when we love, it’s easier to cherish."

Satan Wants to Blackmail You

Satan is your accuser. He has all the dirt on you. He knows what you did. And what if he told your church or your friends what you’ve done?

Calling a New Pastor: 8 Ways to Avoid a Lemon

There is much a pastoral search committee can do and should do in an attempt to successfully bring the best possible candidate to their church.

7 Ways to Live Out the Gospel in a Post-Truth, Post-Fact Culture

Is it possible to live out the gospel today? Regardless of where your politics lean, many would sense that American culture is quickly becoming both post-truth and post-fact.

8 Suggested Videos to Include on Your Church Website

Passion can come through readily in a video that complements a written invitation.

The Christian Life Is Not the Bargain Bin

"There is a difference between it being hard and being lousy."

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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