Pastors

Pray for the Precious People of Ukraine (and Russia), Traumatized by War

The sight of Russian tanks rolling into Ukraine will never be forgotten by many of us. Here's how to pray and how to help.

The Beauty of a Gentle Heart

If there is any quality that is conspicuous by its absence today, perhaps it is a gentle heart. Though this is a precious and beautiful trait, it is sadly rare.

9 Ways Faith and Hope Work Together

I’ve been spending a good amount of my time studying the biblical doctrine of faith and hope. In doing so I uncovered this gem from John Bunyan and thought you might enjoy.

J.D. Greear: Pastor, Do You See Prayer the Way Jesus Does?

As a pastor, J.D. Greear knows how easy it is to get caught up in the work of ministry and forget to be dependent on God in prayer. But this posture of dependence is what Jesus himself modeled for us.

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Leave Your Church – 5 Ways

Key insights for discerning if it's best for you and your church to move on from your current ministry setting.

5 Things I Learned as a Pastor’s Kid

I grew up as a pastor's kid and learned some pretty important lessons that churches need to know about pastors and their families.

The World Is Busy Promoting Its Catechism—Will We Get Busy Teaching Ours?

The world has its own catechism for us whether we realize it or not. The Christian family, Christian church, and Christian schools must not assume that the next generations will accept the conclusions that seem so obvious to older generations.

Joe McKeever: What Does Everlasting Love Mean?

Lately, we are learning through science what unending and infinite look like. But there's something bigger.