Pastors

What better way themes for Christmas sermons than to encourage our congregation to go deeper in Christ?

Having encouraged hundreds of people over the years, I have discovered 10 great ways to give people hope. You need all 10 emotions in your “bag of hope” if you’re going to be effective.

Richard Dawkins calls the God of the Bible a “moral monster," often citing Old Testament passages about God's judgment. But is that really true? Is God a moral monster?

If you aspire to ministry, there are things a pastor should not do. Don’t be stupid. Decide now to avoid these obvious pitfalls.

Because of God's grace, whenever someone asks you how you're doing, you can honestly say, "Better than I deserve."

"I am not groveling in self-pity. I tell this in the hope that younger ministers will see themselves in this and not make the mistakes I did."

Edify Leaders, a pastoral care and ministry coaching organization, has gone on high alert in response to an alarming report by Barna Research that 51% of mainline pastors are considering quitting the ministry.

Understanding memory is crucial for public speakers, teacher, and preachers to speak most effectively. Here's how sensory memory plays a part in the process.