Pastors

3 Common Misconceptions of Calvinism

What is Calvinism? Those who are reformed like to think of it as biblical Christianity.

7 Secrets Your Pastors Wish They Could Tell You (But Probably Won’t)

Have you been wondering how to encourage your pastor? There are several things you can keep in mind to support your pastor through the daily challenges of ministry.

How Philip Yancey Encountered Grace After Experiencing ‘Some of the Worst the Church Has to Offer’

Philip Yancey's childhood church experiences contributed to a warped view of God and people. But later in his life, that changed as Yancey encountered God's lavish, mysterious grace.

2 Great Tips for Thanksgiving Sermons

I don’t know about you, but I find the Thanksgiving sermon to be one of the most difficult preaching assignments of the year.

Cherub Babies — and Other Myths We Believe About Angels

In popular culture, a “cherub” is a baby with wings. However, cherubim as the Bible depicts them are quite different. 

Taking a PAUSE to Pursue Peace

Our unchecked desires and jealousy can create disunity with brothers and sisters in Christ, which can steal our peace faster than anything else. Here's how to PAUSE to pursue peace.

The Most Overlooked Place to Plant a Church: Online

Church planters pinpoint areas of need: fast-growing areas, under-churched areas, and sectors of our world where the numbers of unchurched people are high. Online is that place.

Joe McKeever: How to Give Thanks — And How Not To!

No one who is even slightly aware of his debt to so many around him/her will ever catch up on the task of giving thanks to those to whom he is indebted. But it’s no excuse not to try. We can learn how to give thanks.