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Saying What God Said

Three noted preachers discuss the issue of expository preaching.

Ed Stetzer: THE NINES

Ed Stetzer shares a practical and challenging message about mission and leadership at THE NINES.

10 Practices for a Leadership Culture

Dave Ferguson says creating a leadership culture is "simple" but definitely not easy.

A Great Message Isn't Enough

"No matter how life-changing your message may be, if no one’s listening, you’ve failed," says Phil Cooke.

Is the "Sinner’s Prayer" Essential to Salvation?

Larry Moyer discusses the hotly debated essentials for salvation.

Leading from Your Strengths

In every ministry, God has 'placed' people alongside us who can naturally do things we can’t do.

Preaching On Divorce

Advice on the best way to approach the delicate subject of divorce in preaching.

Silent Suffering: Pastors and Depression

Many pastors suffer from depression in their high-profile, high-stress positions.

Where Were You on 9/11?

Our world changed on September 11, 2001. Where were you when you first heard the news?

Study: Pastors Work Longer Hours

According to a new study by LifeWay Research, full-time senior pastors tend to work 55 hours or more per week.

New Church Staff Positions by 2020?

Sam Rainer postulated that churches will develop new and diverse staff positions by the year 2020.

Sun Stand Still

Believing God for the impossible begins with seeing the invisible.

Preaching: Too Deep vs. Too Shallow

If sin separates people from God, we can’t be afraid to preach about it, says Craig Groeschel.

When Churches Lie

Truth in marketing matters because God doesn’t need exaggerated or false publicity. It matters because God is not a liar.

The Risk of Staying

Blaine Hogan, Creative Producer at Willow Creek, asks if leaving is the right thing—or the easy thing?

LifeWay: Most Pastors Think Negatively of Islam

A majority of Protestant pastors have a negative view of Islam.

Research: Religion Losing Influence

Americans currently say religion is losing its influence on American life.

Help Your Spouse Survive Church Transitions

"If you can't get your family on the same page, the church transition experience will be miserable."

7 Traits of a Great Team Member

Ron Edmondson shares seven traits that make up a healthy ministry team.

What Would Jesus Do: Burn the Koran or Eat With His Muslim Neighbors?

It’s a simple question: What would Jesus do? Would he burn the Koran or eat with his Muslim neighbors? You may have heard about the person...

Willy Rice To Nominate Mike Stone for SBC President To Combat...

In a somewhat surprising announcement, Florida pastor Willy Rice said that he would nominate Georgia pastor Mike Stone for president of the SBC at the denomination's annual meeting next week. 

Jessie Cruickshank: What the Western World Is Missing About Discipleship

Jessie Cruickshank joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how brain science supports what the Bible reveals about how people are truly transformed—and what is lacking in the approach many church leaders take toward discipleship.

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