Pastors

Barna & Viola: A Candid Look Back at Pagan Christianity

In this exclusive, Barna and Viola talk about their provocative book on the church. It's been four years since it released. Would they change anything looking back?

Phil Vischer: Social Welfare Is Not to Blame for Racial Inequality

Phil Vischer's "Race in America" video was not only informative—it went viral. In this follow-up, he addresses four common questions people have been asking him about it.

Help!, My Pastor Grooms Power with Fear

A toxic church culture may well appear to everyone as successful, strategic, innovative, observably Christian and biblical, and worthy of emulation.

5 Vital Elements That We Can’t Miss As We Reinvent Church

It’s possible that the Church will change more in one year than it has in the last fifty years. In many ways, this year has shown us a need to reinvent church as we know it.

The Essence of Pastoral Ministry

If forced to summarize the essence of pastoral ministry into one word, I’d go with delight. That’s a far different answer than I would have given in my younger years.

How a Pastor Should Love God

God is most glorified in me when I am most satisfied in him.

Apostolic Authority and Online Theological Education

Is an online theological education course or program biblical? Would the Apostles approve of such a thing?

I Want to Live in Romans Chapter 8

If you’ve turned from sin, from self, from unbelief to trust and follow Jesus, welcome to the neighborhood! You’re going to love living in Romans chapter 8!