A Lutheran pastor who offered a prayer at the recent interfaith vigil held for the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting has now apologized for doing so.

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President Barack Obama said in his speech that "we are united in the knowledge of a redeeming savior whose grace is sufficient."

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Perry Noble - February 7, 2013

A quick but important checklist from Perry Noble.

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Why Your Church Hates Tradition

Brian Orme - February 7, 2013

Are your traditions like heavy burdens or small acts of worship that point to an indescribable God?

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Slow Down for Theological Speed Bumps

Erik Raymond - February 7, 2013

We can become so familiar with words and phrases and books and verses that we miss their freshness and profundity.

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5 Interview Red Flags

Eric Geiger - February 7, 2013

These warning signs might give you caution before hiring that potential team member.

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Driscoll on Joel Osteen: "There Are Worse Things Than Being Happy and Encouraging"

Toni Ridgaway - February 7, 2013

Mars Hill pastor Mark Driscoll says it doesn't bother him that fellow megachurch pastor Joel Osteen is "happy all the time."

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Pastor, We Need to Talk – The Top 10 Things Your Church Will Tell You

Thom Rainer - February 6, 2013

Whether through emails, texts, phone calls or conversations, here's what your church will ask you.

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10 Warning Signs You Might be Glorifying Yourself

Paul David Tripp - February 6, 2013

Diagnose the condition of your heart using this checklist.

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Beware of the Ghosts in Your Church

Chris Surber - February 5, 2013

Do the same spirits plague your church year after year? Here are four common church-ghosts.

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The Number One Failure of 90 Percent of Pastors

Joe McKeever - February 5, 2013

Sometimes it helps to have someone nearby, praying, loving, caring, even hurting with you.

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Don’t Fall for These 7 Leadership Traps

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Scott Williams shares common mistakes he's encountered among church leaders.

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Why You Don’t Like Church

Brian Orme - February 5, 2013

Joining God on his mission to redeem a fallen world is probably one of the most dangerous things you and I can do.

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"God Made a Farmer" Chrysler Ad a Favorite Among Super Bowl Viewers

Toni Ridgaway - February 5, 2013

A commercial for Ram trucks during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl February 3 celebrating farmers turned out to be a fan favorite.

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Are You Too Busy to Develop Leaders? Perfect!

Mac Lake - February 4, 2013

3 ways your busy-ness as a leader can actually help others.

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5 Things Your Church MUST Communicate Every Week

Tim Peters - February 4, 2013

Instead of communicating events and ministries, communicate vision, mission, values and strategy with your stage time.

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