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Should Evangelicals Care About the New Pope?

Pope Francis has been called a “friend” to evangelicals — but does it matter?

Leaders: Beware These 7 Deadly Thoughts

When these thoughts cross a leader's mind, it's time to stop.

Pastor: What Will be on Your Tombstone?

Begin now to consider how you wish to be remembered.

The One Sentence That Solves Every Conflict

What if you could solve almost all of your relational conflicts in one short sentence?

"First Ladies" of the Church Not Just Sitting Pretty Anymore

Pastors' wives such as Lynne Hybels have taken on new dynamic roles in the evangelical community and within their churches, but are still taking their family responsibilities as seriously as ever.

Top 10 Bible Translations Announced

Christian Booksellers Association has announced the top 10 Bible translations based on dollar and unit sales in the U.S. in 2012.

7 Principles for Leading Change

Every organization needs change to occur to continue to grow and remain healthy.

Free Live Webcast Gives Thousands Access to Discipleship Conversation at Exponential 2013

Francis Chan, Craig Groeschel, Wayne Cordeiro, Rick Warren, Randy Frazee, Larry Osborne among lineup of 25 speakers.

Jack Hayford's Grandson Home Safe After Kidnapping in Mexico

Kyle Bauer, a pastor and missionary to Mexico, was kidnapped and held for ransom in Puerto Vallarta this past weekend.

10 Ways to Know It’s Time to Quit

Pete Scazzero: Don't get buried alive as a leader.

Do Visitors Feel Welcome at Your Church? 5 Practical Tools You Need

First impressions are not just important; they are crucial. Especially when it comes to firs- time visitors.

"The Bible" Producers Dismiss Satan-Obama Lookalike Rumors as "Nonsense"

Producers of the hit miniseries "The Bible" are attempting to quash Internet rumors that the actor playing Satan in the miniseries is meant to look like President Barack Obama.

How Long Should You Stay? The Magic Year for Ministry Success

There is an undeniable relationship between pastoral tenure and church growth.

What Pastors Should Do With Anonymous Letters

How do you handle unbiblical approaches to problem solving?

Who Will Win the War Between Idealists and Pragmatists?

Why leaders need both idealists and pragmatists for effective ministry.

5 Things That Will DESTROY Your Church

Mark Driscoll: There are few things more tragic than a church divided.

Why Leaders Can’t See When Their Church is Dying

The signs of terminal decline might be obvious. So why can't we see them?

Is Your Leadership Conflict Healthy?

If your organization is without healthy conflict, your organization is not at its best.

Are You Leading an Outward or Inward-Focused Church?

What is your church willing to do to reach people on the outside? The simple answer to this question reveals a lot about the kind of ministry you're leading.

What We Talk About When We Talk About Rob Bell

Rob Bell released a new book this week — the first since "Love Wins," his controversial book on hell. In this review, Trevin Wax unpacks the good and the bad in Bell's new work.

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

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.

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

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.

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