Pastors

New Year Resolutions for You and Your Church

But what would a set of New Year resolutions look like for you and your church, your role as a leader, or simply as someone who wants to live a life of strategic Kingdom investment? And specifically, what if they came from the Bible?

Should a Pastor Use an iPad, iPhone or Print Bible to Minister Scripture to People?

Be mindful of any unhelpful perception that could hinder your efforts to care for souls.

Pride—The #1 Killer of Ministries

"John Bevere and Dr. John Shiver discuss the danger of pride, how to detect it in our lives and how to guard against it."

Francis Chan: We’ve Replaced Communion With ‘one guy and his pulpit’

Francis Chan argued the modern American church has replaced communion with the sermon as the center of our modern worship services. This has had a profound effect on our function as the church.

“Unbroken” Uncut

"Forgiveness, not survival, was the victory laurel of Louie Zamperini's life."

4 Important Lessons From Marathon Runners About Your New Year Goals

Setting goals can be very helpful because they force conversations about what is going to be important to you in the coming year. And if you set goals wisely, you develop plans for reaching those new year goals and those plans can help you be more disciplined and focused.

Some People Skip Bible Verses

"If you believe what you like in the Gospel and reject what you don't like, it is not the Gospel you believe but yourself.” —Augustine

Gary Haugen: Everyday Violence

"Gary Haugen talks about the significance of taking justice seriously if we truly want to see an end to poverty."