Pastors

First Time Guest Gifts: What Churches Need to Know

Regardless of why someone visits your church, easing the tension your first-time guests feel is essential. By creating a positive experience, you will compel them to visit your worship service again or take the next step in getting further involved.

Some of the Selfish Motives Behind ‘ God Called Me ‘

Sometimes saying “God called me” can actually mask a lot of other motives.

If You Preach Like Whitefield, Think Like Wesley

George Whitefield's sermons are known for converting hearts and minds. But John Wesley's methods were second to none.

How You Might Break the Third Commandment in Church

If we're honest, we've all broken the third commandment—sometimes even while being in church.

5 Leadership Mistakes That Cause a Slow Leak in Your Influence

Some mistakes, however, are those unintended but avoidable missteps that slowly decrease your influence over time.

The Message in That Movie You Love…Isn’t a Particularly Christian One

You may not be aware of it, but there are hidden messages in movies—even your most favorite ones. They're not all bad messages, but they may not necessarily be Christian.

John MacArthur: The Primary Role of a Pastor

"The primary role of the pastor is to feed my sheep."

Priscilla: A Deeper Look at an Early Church Leader

Priscilla’s leadership in the early church can be easily missed by our modern, western perspectives, especially as she and her husband receive only six mentions in Acts and Paul’s letters.