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What to Do with Those Tough Scriptures

Joe McKeever - February 24, 2013

Pastors must be prepared to answer difficult questions about the Bible. 5 key examples.

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When to Change Your Church’s Mission Statement

Will Mancini - February 22, 2013

In a perfect world, mission statements are timeless. But the real world might require change.

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New 'Left Behind' Movie Will Feature Nicolas Cage, Ashley Tisdale

Toni Ridgaway - February 22, 2013

Starring Hollywood superstar Nicolas Cage, the film will get the "blockbuster" treatment producers felt it deserved the first time around.

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UPDATE: Laura Bush Wants Out of Gay Marriage Ad

Toni Ridgaway - February 22, 2013

Former first lady Laura Bush said she never gave her consent to be included in the ad and wants her clip to be removed.

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Judah Smith: The Good Cop, Bad Cop Gospel

Judah Smith - February 21, 2013

"Some of us are passionate about telling people about Jesus, but we freak them out because we never learned how to smile."

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Are You Scaring off Your First-Time Guests?

Tim Peters - February 21, 2013

Use the following advice to avoid three common mistakes churches make with guest experiences.

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How Listening Creates Powerful Influence

Thomas McDaniels - February 21, 2013

If leadership is influence, then what can we do to increase our leadership?

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Tim Tebow Cancels Appearance at Controversial Pastor's Church

Toni Ridgaway - February 21, 2013

The popular NFL quarterback will not appear as scheduled at First Baptist Church near Dallas because of the controversy surrounding the pastor.

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Laura Bush Endorses Gay Marriage Rights in New Ad

Toni Ridgaway - February 21, 2013

Former first lady Laura Bush, along with others, are appearing in a Respect for Marriage Coalition ad endorsing same-sex marriage in the U.S.

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Famed Mentor Howard Hendricks Dead at 88

Toni Ridgaway - February 21, 2013

A mentor and friend to many at Dallas Theological Seminary, Hendricks battled Alzheimer's Disease.

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7 Raw Truths from a Recovering Pastor

Shaun King - February 20, 2013

Hard-earned experience from the frontlines of church ministry.

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Why God Doesn’t Care About Your Timing

Chad Missildine - February 20, 2013

I am not so sure our five-year plans impress him too much. I’m not certain our sense of timing is too high on his list of concerns.

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Justin Bieber Shares Instagram of Pastor's New Book

Toni Ridgaway - February 20, 2013

Pop mega-idol Justin Bieber posted a photo of pastor Judah Smith's book and called him "his pastor."

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Benny Hinn's Son Held for Allegedly Beating a Deaf/Mute Man

Toni Ridgaway - February 20, 2013

The son of charismatic pastor Benny Hinn was accused of assault during an evangelistic event in Brazil.

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Ed Stetzer: Megachurches Are Not Dying Out — They Are Thriving, Even Growing

Toni Ridgaway - February 20, 2013

Ed Stetzer set the record straight about the prevalence and health of megachurches in this country, even as rumors say they are declining.

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Why Not Offending Your Guests Is Killing Your Church

Rich Birch - February 19, 2013

Does it make sense to ignore guests to make them feel at home?

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Gay Marriage Debate Has "Damaged" eHarmony.com, Christian CEO Says

Toni Ridgaway - February 19, 2013

Neil Clark Warren, Christian founder of eHarmony.com, says he hopes we can be more "harmonious" on the gay marriage issue and that the debate has damaged his company.

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Church Treasurer Used Church Credit Card for Tanning Salons

Toni Ridgaway - February 19, 2013

A Gallatin, Tennessee church and community is reeling after its treasurer steals $165,000 in funds.

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How I Learned to Love Preaching about Money

Joe McKeever - February 18, 2013

Few subjects are as fraught with danger for the unsuspecting pastor than preaching on stewardship.

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When You Need a Culture of Keeping

James Emery White - February 18, 2013

There are aspects of culture – a nation’s culture, a church’s culture, a family’s culture – that must be “kept.”

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