Articles for Pastors
Toddler Baptism and the Loss of Half the Kids
Could infant baptism be why we create a spiritual crisis—or at best confusion—later on in life that leads kids away from their spiritual roots rather than cementing them?
Articles for Pastors
3 ‘Gospels’ That Are Pressuring Young Women
Church, young women are on the ledge. They are poised to jump in the face of the pressures that surround them. They desperately need the Truth—so let’s give it to them faithfully and relentlessly.
Articles for Pastors
A Conversation With a Scientologist
Have you ever wondered, "What do scientologists believe?" I never had a chance to talk to a real Scientologist until recently. And my heart broke with compassion for the person I spoke to.
Articles for Pastors
The Five Marks of a Spiritually Mature Leader
At Saddleback, we’ve always tried to make it easy for people to serve. You don’t need to be a committed Christian to pass out...
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Be the Church That Embraces Children, Not Just Tolerates Them
Jesus said: "Let the children come to me." Here are some thoughts on how the church can embrace children like Jesus did instead of just tolerating their presence.
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The Hardest Rebuke to Hear
When King Jeroboam of the Northern Kingdom came up with a "life hack" for avoiding the trip to Jerusalem to worship God, Amos has to step in with a word of correction from God himself.
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How to Keep Going When It Feels Like Your World Is Crashing
Life: It has a way of stepping on itself.
When we are busy doing good and godly things the evil intentions of our seen and unseen...
Articles for Pastors
Preacher: Become a Better Storyteller
The key to being a compelling preacher is learning how to be a good storyteller. Here are some tips to hone your story-telling skills.