New American Standard Bible 2020 Update
After completion in 1971, the NASB was updated in 1977, 1995, and most recently in 2020. This brand new update NASB 2020 of the widely respected NASB 1995 builds upon its strengths by further improving accuracy, modernizing language, and improving readability.
10 Poisons That Will Kill Any Church
As I think about churches dying, I’m reminded there are certain poisons that are causes of death. I call them poisons because they are deadly, but they are avoidable. The churches that die from them do so by their own hand.
Why Your Character Is Crucial, and How to Develop It
Character is core to who you are as a leader, whether or not people trust you, and your overall effectiveness for the good of others.
How to Know if You’re a Powerful, Fruitful Christian
So fruitfulness means “abiding in Christ.” But what does that mean? It seems pretty clear to me. To be fruitful, we live in day-by-day, hour-by-hour, even minute-by-minute abiding fellowship with Jesus.
Are You a Sleep Deprived Pastor? Take This Quiz and Find Out
In fact 1/3 of all Americans are sleep deprived. I imagine pastors exceed that percentage.
Phil Vischer: This Is How Race Shapes the Way Christians Vote
In his latest video tackling the complexities of race in the U.S., Phil Vischer explores the question, “Why do white Christians vote Republican and Black Christians vote Democrat?”
Why We Desperately Need to Learn to Discern
The goal is not to have a blind trust of authority, but a reasoned trust in expertise. Here's why we desperately need to learn to discern.
Church After COVID19 — Why Bother Going Back?
It will outlast the postal service, local businesses, schools, and politicians and their offices. It will outlast COVID19 and the hurricanes and the wildfires and the ugly inequalities in our world. My participation ensures this. It testifies to that greater and lasting kingdom.
12 Struggles Singles Face
"For all singles, there are 12 struggles that must be faced at different stages and to different degrees."
Connecting With People – Clicks vs Results
The pandemic has deeply modified how we are connecting with people. The irony is that technology has made a difficult situation easier . . . in some ways. I’ve been reading accounts of the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1918 and the correlations to the current Covid-19 pandemic are startling.
Is God Going to Wipe Out the Ocean?
All throughout the Scriptures the sea and the ocean is symbolic of chaos, danger, and evil. It’s not surprising, then, that the great beast will come out of the sea (Rev 13). This is the place where all that is unpredictable and chaotic comes from.
25 Ways to Honor Your Pastor During Pastor Appreciation Month 2020—a Really Important Year...
The pandemic has changed almost everything we do, but pastors have pivoted quickly and worked hard to make adjustments. If ever they had earned appreciation, it’s this year. Here are some ways to show your gratitude during this Pastor Appreciation Month:
A Simple Way Leaders (Or Anyone) Can Reduce Stress
Aside from running away from the bear or shooting it (you’d need a permit in most places), what can we do to quiet this stress response in our day-to-day experience?
Things We Don’t Want to Talk About (But Probably Should)
Things We Don’t Want to Talk About (But Probably Should)
7 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Lead Pastor
Most pastors don’t hear these words enough. So send them a card, say it personally, or even just send an email saying thanks for who they are and what they do.
Pastoring Undocumented Workers in Civil Unrest
If your church is surrounded by undocumented workers, what can you and your congregation do to love them? At some point you will need to discuss what it means to obey the government.
5 Reasons Every Pastor Should Journal
I don’t think everyone needs to journal. But I have a hard time thinking of any legitimate reason why someone wouldn’t.
How to Read the Bible as What It Is: Ancient Jewish Meditation Literature
When you consider how to read the Bible, do you approach it as ancient Jewish meditation literature? For many of us, this is likely not our first thought...but it probably should be.
5 Core Qualities of Leadership Confidence
The truth is that it’s not just skill and experience that produces your confidence in the natural realm; your confidence is greatly strengthened on the inside at a soul level.
The Power of Small Things: God’s Open Secret
We have learned about the power of small things. There is the atom. Nuclear energy. The hummingbird. Honey-bees. Bed bugs. Viruses. Babies. Puppies. Words of encouragement. And a hug.
Latest News
Grudem Responds to Piper: Policies Take Priority Over Character Flaws This...
Theologian, author, and seminary professor Wayne Grudem has written a lengthy response to John Piper’s commentary on the 2020 election.
New Podcasts
Ed Stetzer: How to Pastor People in an Age of Outrage
It's hard to pastor Christians in the age of outrage. In a time of bitter arguments and divisiveness, Ed Stetzer offers leaders a thoughtful way to approach the hot-button issues of the day.
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