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7 Questions Every Ministry Leader Should Answer

Rick Warren says every ministry leader should be able to answer these seven questions about his/her ministry.

What's "Evangelical"?

Researchers say almost half of Americans cannot give a definition of "evangelical."

Hospitality for Selfish People

Last night I finished a fantastic book, Hospitious Adoption, that was given to me my our son’s birth-grandparents.  I strongly commend this...

Here's What's Often Missing When We Speak of the Final Judgment As Being According to Works

by Matt Perman I agree that the final judgment is according to works. We are justified—made right with God and given a title to...

Guest Post from Rodney Calfee: The Grace of Autochthonous Worship

Recently, the comments and opinions on Philip Nation's "Advice to Worship Leaders" post ran the gamut. Some voiced their agreement, others their disapproval, ...

One Decision

I'm a big believer in the power of one decision. You are only one decision away from a totally different life. I...

No I'm Not

When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior…Go in the strength you have and...

“You’re Fat!”

I hear those words in my mind a lot! I have always battled with my weight…ALWAYS.  I was the “fat kid” in school beginning in...

What to do When You Sin Against Someone

So far in this series we've focused on the main question: What should you do if somebody sins against you? The answer,...

Choosing Things of Greater Value

I’m very reflective this time of year… As we head into a New Year, I considering if my life is achieving the things of greatest...

The Temptation to Fabricate or Exaggerate Numbers

I recently discovered that a favorite blog of mine had some artificially inflated numbers…I don’t know the author personally…and the name doesn’t...

A Case For Collaborative Consumption

In this TEDx talk from Syndey, Australia, Rachel Botsman speaks on the power of collaboration and sharing through network technologies, and on...

Costly Grace: Q&A with Jon Walker

Ed Stetzer interviews Jon Walker about grace, truth, and the Church today.

Eugene Peterson on Reading the Bible

Eugene Peterson sits down with Listen Up TV for an exclusive interview.

Is Social Media Changing Religion?

More and more pastors and church leaders are communicating with Facebook, Twitter, podcasts, and other social media.

More Evangelicals Needed in Newsrooms

Church leaders and social commentators have decried the lack of evangelicals on news media staffs.

Fewer Leaders, Please

Bill Kinnon suggests the church doesn't need more leaders. Our need is something deeper.

The Paradox of Personal Branding

Want a strong personal brand? Keep producing great work.

Top 10 Religion News Stories of 2010

Looking back at 2010, once again, faith-centered stories have shaped our culture and shaped us.

America, Christmas, and Jesus

It's Christmas time, and that means lots of things, but also it leads many to consider how Americans celebrate Christmas. This morning, on the cover...

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

David Ashcraft joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how leadership has changed, how pastors can leave their churches better than they found them, and the startling emotions he felt when he stepped down as senior pastor.

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