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Search for a Church: 3 Things on My List

A preacher and church leader shares his priorities in looking for a spiritual home.

11 Vaccinations Against Sheep that Bite

A pastor provides help for when God's sheep come at leaders with sharp teeth.

After the Altar Call: The Seven Best Ways to Ruin an Invitation

Unfortunately, there are many potential mistakes that can ruin an altar call and negatively affect a person’s decision to follow Christ.

A Dozen Responses to Personal Criticism

Stephen Altrogge draws from Scripture good advice for when we are criticized as leaders—and we all will be.

Separate Ones, God’s Love and the Company We Keep

Dear follower of Jesus, We live in a broken world filled with broken people. Jesus has thoughtfully, strategically and lovingly placed you in a specific context;...

Why Are Men Bored with Church?

Church does not attract athletes, sportsmen, construction workers or a vast array of any men in our culture. Why?

3 Tips for a More Biblical Thanksgiving

Looking backwards with thanksgiving helps us look towards the future with anticipation.

Discover the Other Deadly Sin

Wearing your Sunday best is a familiar saying. But there can be a hidden dark side.

How to Make Prayer More than a Meaningless Add-On

Our prayers in the corporate worship gathering are an incredible opportunity to pastor the people in our care.

Female Bishops Disallowed in the Church of England

Archbishop Rowan Williams called the ordination of women as priests but not bishops "a real anomaly in the Church."

Service to Others Leads to Spiritual Maturity, New Study Shows

Selfless service to God and others both impacts and is impacted by transformational discipleship.

When Sermons Become Heavy Burdens: A Dozen Warning Signs

Preachers who want to communicate God's Word effectively must watch out for these traps.

Before You Hire Staff, Check these 10 Tips

Lighten your load a little by building a team with these 10 tips.

Elmo Voice Kevin Clash Resigns as Second Scandal Emerges

Sesame Street released a statement calling it a "sad day."

Name of Israel's Operation Against Hamas Has Biblical Reference

The name refers to both spiritual and physical protection for the Israelis.

CA City Officials End Nativity Display After 60 Years

Courts are siding with the city, saying the churches can pursue other options.

What Do You Do When God Walks Off the Stage?

The dark night is when God tosses out the moral compass from a believer’s life.

All Teams are Dysfunctional: 4 Ways to Identify Yours

Jenni Catron: The trouble with dysfunction is we can get so used to operating within it that we don’t know it’s there.

Is It Time for Hymns to Die?

Surprising insights from an old-fashioned Gospel hymn sing.

Israel-Hamas Clash Kills 97, Injures Hundreds; Egypt Attempts to Hold Talks

Although there is no end to the fighting over Gaza today, Egyptian officials are "optimistic" on cease-fire.

‘Understanding Precedes Refutation’—Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference Is Curious

The Exiles in Babylon conference, which is an outgrowth of Preston Sprinkle's “Theology in the Raw” podcast, “aims to help believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.”

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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