5 Ways to Bring a Good Man Down
“You can’t bring a good man down," sang one of my favorite country music groups, Alabama. Solomon’s life begs to differ, however, highlighting five ways you can bring down a man—even if he's the world’s wisest one.
6 Ways the Team Reflects the Leader
Based on my observation of teams with different leaders, here are six ways the team reflects the leader
Opening the Windows of the Echo Chamber
But the further I go into the echo chambers of my own belief systems, the less I like what I find. Even when I agree with the content, the attitudes feel dangerous – and not in a good way.
The Best New Christmas Music to Help Get You Through the Rest of 2020
Several Christian artists have decided that the challenges of 2020 make it the ideal year for releasing new Christmas songs that remind us we have a hope that is everlasting.
6 Signs Your Church Is Dysfunctional
In recent months, I have run across several people in dysfunctional churches and unhealthy organizations. The issue continues to grow and, although such organizations can actually do good, the harm they cause to many others is immeasurable.
3 Powerful Keys to Grow in Personal Worship
We flourish when we worship God.
What I’ve Observed When Institutions Try to Apologize and How They Can Do Better
If the institution has the moral courage to give an authentic apology, then this S.C.O.R.E. card might provide a helpful test. It is in no way comprehensive.
Carl Lentz and the ‘Hot Pastor’ Problem
"After all, the gospel is for hot people, too. If a hot pastor is what God uses to take the Good News to hot people, well, God works in mysterious ways, some requiring very toned biceps."
7 Things They Didn’t Teach You in Seminary About Funerals
Even if your church is primarily filled with young people, from time to time you will be called upon by families to perform funerals.
Thoughts on Preventing Church Crises
Church crises are happening so often they have become customary, and that reflects the state of church in the mode of leadership.
When We Give Too Much Attention to Satan and Not Enough to Personal Sin
If we are going to grow in holiness, we need to be clear about the relationship between Satan and sin. We err if we shift our focus on Satan to such a degree that we downplay sin in our own hearts and lives.
If You’re Feeling Overlooked and Unappreciated…
Do you ever feel overlooked by the world? Take heart—we are handpicked by God.
The Secret Pastors Can Learn From Video Marketing
The team from Renderforest recently put together this infographic of video marketing stats, which examines usage trends and data, and will help you understand why video marketing has taken the world by storm.
3 Reasons You Should Learn From Different People
Here's a question I’m working through about learning from different people: Does the breadth of your learning impact the depth of your learning?
5 Powerful Prayers That Will Super-Charge Your Prayer Life
Prayer enables us to not simply be victims of this world, but to instead be victors. We can move heaven and earth with our prayers, because prayer moves the hand of God on our behalf.
17 Reasons American Pastors and Church Leaders Are Asking and Answering All the Wrong...
The Greatest Crisis Facing American Pastors And Church Leaders Is Biblical Illiteracy - How many American pastors and church leaders are willing to go through persecution? We will soon find out.
What Do People Mean When They Say “We Want Deep Bible Study?”
I’m convinced that sometimes our “deep Bible study” is actually a smoke screen to avoid the real deep work of the Spirit.
10 Pastors You Should Have MAJOR Concerns About
I'm concerned about pastors who exhibit particular behaviors. I have been in some form of pastoral ministry for the last 19 years and feel I have some measure of insight into 10 types of pastors you should be concerned about.
What Does Your Church Need From You in 2021?
2020 has been a challenging year, but God is definitely still with us, and it’s our job to lead the way into 2021 with hope and faith.
11 Confessions of a Pastor in 2020
11 Confessions of a Pastor in 2020 - As a pastor writing to pastors, I wanted to take a moment and put words to what I’ve been feeling and, in the process, maybe put words to what you’re feeling. And at the very least, maybe our misery will have some company for a brief time.
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2020’s Live Nativity at the Capital Featured Scripture and Face Masks
Though the event looked a bit different this year, Faith & Liberty D.C. continued its annual pre-Christmas celebration of hosting a live nativity in America’s capital.
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Darryl Strawberry: The Enemy Is After Pastors…So Are You Being Discipled?
"Standing in the pulpit is nothing to play with," says former Major League Baseball player Darryl Strawberry. "The devil will put a choke hold on you. He will strangle you if you're not equipped. I learned that early when I got into ministry."
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