Pastors

Leaders and laypeople alike are some of God’s greatest gifts to us, and I love being in the dozens of churches where I speak each year. At the same time, though, laypersons sometimes have misconceptions about pastors that I think hurt their leaders.

"Instantly, that love from God came into me.” Brian 'Head Welch describes his conversion experience.

Karen Swallow Prior reflects on what it means for us to be "wounded healers." The symbol of a wounded healer points to the truth that when we imitate Christ, our own wounds, too, have the power to help others heal.

10 Things You Should Know About the Garden of Eden

Atheist turned Christian apologist Lee Strobel breaks down the evidence and explains four facts that prove Jesus rose from the dead.

Derwin Gray and Jason Daye look at the priorities and the values Jesus wants to establish in your life. Derwin discusses the spiritual disciplines he finds most vital in helping sustain a thriving life and ministry.

What some call Sexy Christianity feels pretty good until someone throws a stone at you … or starts a thread of gossip about you … or sends you hate mail … or bullies your kid.

In my opinion, we need to evolve from the idea that the mission is all that matters, and people who are called are there because of bigger purposes than a mere salary.