Pastors

When (and How) To Confront a Staff Member’s Lack of Detail Orientation

I received a great question from a leader in our community: How much should you "correct" when small details are missed (misspellings, misinformation, lack of attention to detail)?

Beware the Backward Drift

In John Bunyan’s classic, "The Pilgrim's Progress," there is a sobering picture of the experience of apostasy in the lives of those who once professed faith in Christ but who ultimately abandoned that profession.

Karl Vaters: Your Small Church Has What People Need the Most Right Now

“What people need," says Karl Vaters, "is familiarity and relationships. They need to be in places that they know with people that they know and love.”

Free Memory Game Printable: Easter

Teach your kids the Easter story using these printables.

Free Sermon Series Package: "Rules of Engagement"

"Whatever our status (single, married, parent, widowed, divorced), this is the day that the Lord has made."

Free eBook: Gospel-Centered Advent eBook for Parents

Advent is the season where we prepare our hearts for worshiping on Christmas Day as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus.

The Feeling of Unworthiness in Gen Z—And How We Can Help Fix It

It’s true that Gen Z is the most media-saturated generation in history. And it’s true that their social capital—a largely digital socialization for many—is often rooted in their social media and online pursuits. It’s also true that we’re just now beginning to understand these effects.

When Pain is Part of Ministry—Is God Calling you?

As a pastor, your likelihood of experiencing church hurt is even greater than others in the congregation. Since we can’t escape church hurt, then we need to learn to deal with it.