Pastors

How to Diagnose Subtle Legalism

What is legalism? It's not easily detectable, but if you know what to look for, you can usually spot it and root it out.

Why Pastors Are Becoming a Part of the Big Switch

Most people who are quitting are low-wage workers getting better jobs in industries that are raising wages to get desperately needed new employees. So that part, as Thompson writes, is more accurately a Big Switch than a Big Quit.

How Fighting the Marshall Fire Shaped the Way One Volunteer Chaplain Pastors

Scott Ross, a volunteer fire chaplain in Aurora, Colo., shares what it was like to fight the Marshall Fire and to minister to firefighters in the aftermath.

Understanding Proverbs – Great Video

This video explains us in understanding Proverbs how the writers of Proverbs saw wisdom, which is different from how we typically think of it.

12 Common Misconceptions About God, Morality, and Salvation That Many Christians Believe

"While most Americans identify as Christians, they seem confused about the details of their faith."

We Remember Dr. King’s Message but Have We Missed His Point?

Nearly every schoolchild can tell you Dr. King “had a dream,” but perhaps only one in ten can articulate that dream.

Six Lessons From Luther’s Preaching

Many think of Martin Luther primarily as a reformer. However, he thought of himself first and foremost, as a preacher. John Ker wrote, “Preaching was the center and spring of his power; by preaching he moved Germany and then Europe, till he shook the Papal throne.

When Pastors Misplace Their Identity: 10 Probing Questions

How can pastors know if they've wrapped their identity around their church, ministry, or preaching rather than around Christ? Consider these 10 questions.