Pastors

Andy Stanley: This Is What James Meant by ‘consider it pure joy’

Why does James tell us to "consider it pure joy" when we face trials of any kind? Andy Stanley contends it's because these trials will show us something about ourselves that nothing else can.

Which Preaching Style Works Best for Livestream Services?

There isn’t a perfect preaching style that works best online. But having said that, I do think many pastors should consider dialing it back a bit – because you can’t walk around on the stage and get too theatrical online.

Vulnerability: A Forgotten Virtue of Great Leadership

"Here are some important reasons why vulnerability is a forgotten virtue of great leadership."

17 Wedding Day Dreams We Should All Hope For

"For sure, we’re naïve and inexperienced, but we have a God bigger than all of our fears, inadequacies, and future failures."

Ten Rules to Avoid Ministry Burnout

It shouldn't take a near miss by a city bus to get your attention.

6 Stakeholders in Your Ministry

Will Mancini identifies the various stakeholders that might be involved in your ministry.

Jeremiah: Stern Things Without, Tender Things Within

The pain of exile weighs heavily on the heart of Jeremiah. However, God had raised him up and called him to speak hard prophetic words to God’s people about the judgment they were experiencing.

15 Ways to Pray Like Jesus Prayed

"We can’t go wrong when we pray like Jesus prayed."