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New Film "Soul Surfer" Draws A-List Cast

Toni Ridgaway - January 28, 2011

The upcoming faith-based feature film about shark attack victim Bethany Hamilton draws top talent from Hollywood.

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Sinful Views of Sin

Toni Ridgaway - January 28, 2011

Mark Driscoll: "We can sin on how we sin the sin."

Preaching & Teaching

Is There Good News in Your Sermon?

Sherman Haywood Cox II - January 27, 2011

Pastors look long and hard for something to celebrate. Try this approach.

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Test Everything

Toni Ridgaway - January 27, 2011

Alister McGrath explains why scientific discoveries can and should lead use to re-assess our faith.

Articles for Pastors

Finding Your SoulPrint

Mark Batterson - January 27, 2011

Enter to win a copy of Mark Batterson's new book, SoulPrint!

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Stop Hatin’ on Other Pastors

Scott Williams - January 27, 2011

"Pastors and Christians hatin’ on one another is a playground for the enemy," says Scott Williams.

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Campaign Aims to Improve Christianity's Image

Toni Ridgaway - January 27, 2011

A new campaign helps Christians confess sins of hypocrisy, judgmentalism, homophobia and intolerance.

Pastor Blogs

5 Defining Questions for Visionary Church Planters

Will Mancini - January 26, 2011

Will Mancini: "I see these five tug-of-war ropes with every planter I meet."

Pastor Blogs

Why Big Churches Get Bigger: Alignment Factor

Tony Morgan - January 26, 2011

One of the distinctives of large, growing churches is the value of leadership development.

Pastor Blogs

The Leadership Alignment Factor

Tony Morgan - January 26, 2011

In order to maintain alignment, many times you have to say no to expanding the vision.

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Should Pastors Perform Weddings for Unbelievers?

Toni Ridgaway - January 26, 2011

John Piper shares his input on "if" and "when" it's appropriate for pastors to marry unbelievers.

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If We Build It, Will They Come?

Carlos Whittaker - January 26, 2011

"We have to stop thinking that our Sunday services will reach America," says Carlos Whittaker.

Articles for Pastors

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a New Ministry

Michael Lukaszewski - January 26, 2011

Michael Lukaszewski offers wisdom in these humble-but-direct tips.

Free Resources for Pastors

Free Sermon Package: Lessons from a Shrewd Money Manager

Daniel So - January 26, 2011

"No one can serve two masters... You cannot serve both God and money (Luke 16:13)."

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Chan: Think Biblically

Toni Ridgaway - January 26, 2011

We say we think biblically, but do we really live our lives according to the examples given to us in the Bible?

Pastor How To's

What Is a Missional Community?

Hugh Halter - January 25, 2011

Cutting through the buzz words to heart of our mission from God

Pastor Blogs

Blowing Grace Out of Proportion

Steven Furtick - January 25, 2011

We should be so overwhelmed by God’s grace in our lives that, if anything, we exaggerate its effects.

Pastor Blogs

2 Tensions a Leader Must Manage

Perry Noble - January 25, 2011

Perry Noble helps us think hard about what it means to be “available” in ministry.

Articles for Pastors

Pastor Lives on the Street to Relate to Homeless

Toni Ridgaway - January 25, 2011

An Ohio pastor lives in his van to draw attention to the plight of the homeless.

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The Two Asks

Ben Arment - January 25, 2011

Every time you make a "big ask" of someone, you are actually making one of two possible asks. The first ask is directed toward the...

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Remains of Pastor’s Wife and Friend Identified; OK County GOP Chair...

Stephanie Martin - April 18, 2024

News surfaced this week that Tifany Machel Adams is the GOP chair for Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Adams is one of four suspects charged with kidnapping and murdering pastor's wife Jilian Kelley and Kelley's friend Veronica Butler.

Church Staffer, Elementary School Volunteer Faces Felony Peeping Charges After Being...

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Orange Founder Reggie Joiner and CEO Kristen Ivy Resign After ‘Inappropriate...

Christian News April 18, 2024

Nancy French Had It All—Then Along Came Trump. Her New Book...

Christian News April 18, 2024

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Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Jessica Lea - April 17, 2024

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

David Ashcraft on the Surprising, ‘Deep Emotions’ He Felt Stepping Down...

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John Jenkins: Every Pastor Should Have a Pastor

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