Pastors

What Does It Really Mean To Repent?

Repent. It’s a word that usually makes me think of angry people holding up bright yellow picket signs in front of heavy metal concerts or a sandwich board next to a street preacher at the beach.

Why Does Paul Use That Downer Verse From Psalm 44 in Romans 8?

Psalm 44 is still going to happen to you as a Christian. That means you are going to at times feel like God has “sold his people for a trifle”.

How Well Does ChatGPT Understand Christian Theology?

Could the ChatGPT pass a test of Christian orthodoxy? Here are some theological question we posed to the AI chatbot, along with the answers it provided.

2 Reasons We Should Expand Our Definition of Discipleship

For most churches, discipleship is the expression aligned with growing the faith of Jesus-followers. I’d like to suggest we revise our working definition to better engage with today’s culture and your community.

Here’s the Best Way You Can Help a Small Church Pastor Today

Small church pastors labor under a great deal of discouragement. If you’re in a position to help a small church pastor, here’s what is needed from you more than anything else.

Your Marriage Is Your Most Important Ministry

I don’t want to only be a “great Christian” or a “great pastor,” but I long to be a “great husband.”

How in the World Do You Change the Established Culture?

You've heard it said that "culture eats strategy for lunch?" That's especially true in churches.

How to Format Your Sermon to Maximize Personal Connection

What do the sermon notes you preach from look like? Have you ever thought about it? The way you format your sermon notes will partly determine how much you look at them.