Pastors

Speak Up for Life: 12 Powerful Quotes About Pro Life

I think we should take a moment and honor those who have and are fighting for life. Here are some current and historic voices who spoke up for life.

Where Is the Power of God?

In the last sermon Martin Luther preached he identified is that the people were departing from the power of God.

Randy Alcorn: We Don’t Define God’s Love – Scripture Does

If we asked people to vote on a divine character quality they most appreciate, God’s love would surely receive far more votes than His holiness.

Francis Chan: What Is the Key to Unity in the Church?

Unity in the church is important. But so is not compromising the truth. Francis Chan wants to know: How do Christians pursue unity without compromising the essential doctrines of the faith?

What’s the Purpose of Pastors?

Pastor as shepherd, pastor as priest or pastor as CEO? Tim Challies takes a look at each of these pastor job descriptions to give us a better idea what the role of pastor should entail.

Ed Stetzer: 5 Future Trends of Church Planting

With culture seemingly changing at the speed of light, church planters cannot be over-aware of the trends new churches will face. Here are five things we are seeing now and will continue to see in 21st century post-Christian America.

Ed Stetzer on Deconversion: Some Thoughts on Kissing Christianity Goodbye

I think deconversions should cause some self-reflection among evangelicals — which, I know, ex-evangelicals believe should lead to deconversion. However, I think it should lead us to be more like Christ and less like our worst instincts.

Recruit Coaches Before You Recruit New Leaders

Even if you only have a half dozen new leaders, it’s too much for you to add to your plate, and they won’t get the care they deserve. Leaders need coaches.