Pastors

9 Updated Trends for Christmas Eve Services

Christmas Eve is less than a month away. Most churches have some type of Christmas Eve services, but we are seeing clear trends in how churches approach them.

7 Reasons You’re Not Making Disciples

If you've never made a disciple (or haven't in a long time) here are seven factors that might be contributing to your disciple-making slump.

Making Disciples “Works Like Real Life”

Perhaps inside the church building isn't the best place to make disciples. Rapper Propaganda has another point of view.

John Piper: Satan Wants to Eat Your Faith

"Jesus is praying this prayer over us today."

Do You Suffer From Bible Anorexia?

The Bible alone, empowered by God’s Spirit, is sufficient for this work. Individual Christians and their churches must fill themselves with the Scriptures.

3 Things People Hate to Tell You About Your Preaching

Do you know what people are saying about your preaching behind closed doors?

10 Signs That You’re the Boss … But Not the Leader

It’s possible that the church may be growing and the ministry may be having a huge impact in many people's lives, but something is still not right. The team is not healthy.

Boring Preaching Is a Crime! 7 Ways to Be Interesting

No, this is not a post about the loss of our religious freedom—it’s a reflection on a quote I’ve looked at many times since...