Pastors

If There Is No God, Why Is There so Much Good in the World?

If evil provides evidence against God, then shouldn’t goodness count as evidence for Him? And wouldn’t that be evidence against atheism? 

3 Keys To Overcome Leadership Development Failures

Leadership development fails because learning and training are often focused on the current role a person is playing rather than the role they will be playing in the future.

Fear Is Contagious—But So Is Gospel Courage

Fear is contagious, but so is gospel courage. Choose the courage Paul showed when he confronted Peter, Barnabas, and others because “they were not following the truth of the gospel message.”

5 Words for an Overwhelmed Leader

As a leader, there have been times I was overwhelmed with the challenges and opportunities facing me. God seems to call me to huge tasks. Here are five encouragements if that's the case for you.

How Pastors and Church Staff Should Handle Honest Mistakes

The problem is not the person who makes honest mistakes and corrects them. The problem is the person who makes careless mistakes or the same mistake over and over and over again.

8 Ways Pastors Can Refresh Their Tired Souls

Leading a congregation can be tough and pastors must care for their souls. Consider these eight ways to refresh your tired soul.

Not-So-Shiny, Not-So-Happy

The recent buzz about "Shiny Happy People," a docuseries about the Duggar family of TLC’s "19 & Counting," has taken over my social media feed. And with good reason.

8 Ways To Maximize Bible Impact Upon Your Life

Willow Creek’s Reveal survey of several thousand churches revealed not a silver bullet, but the number one catalyst that believers said contributed most to their growth: Bible reading and reflection.