Pastors

I was surprised when I entered the ministry at how hard churches can be on a pastor. I never knew. That's why I write this during pastor appreciation month.

If there is any settled understanding, it is the post-Christian nature of the Western world.

My heart aches when I hear a horror story about a church board filled with division, conflict, and competition. But thankfully, more stories are closer to a dream come true than a nightmare.

With God, there is no private time. There is no let down. There is no secret being kept; no rock not overturned. If God looks at the heart, then we are all laid bare before the Lord at any given moment.

Deep in the heart of every leader I’ve ever met lurks a daunting question that casts a shadow over every major challenge we ever face: Am I up to the task?

Perry Noble shares four important questions to ask before you kick off your next message.

I don’t know what it is about the University of Colorado that draws men of intense faith to coach its football team.

We’ve all been there. We pray and pray, and it seems God’s answer is “no.” When that happens, here’s what I encourage you to do.