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10 Ways Church People Fail Their Pastor

Joe McKeever: "There seems to be a lot of pain out there in the pastor/member relationship."

Religious Arguments: 4 Reasons Not to Take the Bait

Does it benefit the kingdom when we take the bait and enter into arguments about orthodoxy?

Sometimes Failure Is Inevitable

There are inherent risks in everything we do, and sometimes we fail–even after doing everything right.

Family Gathers at Chuck Colson's Bedside as His Condition Worsens

CEO of Prison Fellowship Ministries Jim Liske stated today that "while we had seen some hopeful signs for Chuck's recovery...it seems that God may be calling him home."

9 Things I Don’t Miss About Christian Blogging

Jason Boyett worked his way into the social media spotlight but didn't like what he saw.

6 Fake Jesuses We Need to Ditch Now

Jesus didn’t come to repair you and make you happy. He came to redeem you and make you whole.

Seminary: Relevant or Relic for Pastoral Preparation?

Tim Spivey: When is a person properly equipped to enter ministry?

Get Out: 4 Reasons to Take a Personal Retreat

Michael Reid offers four great reasons to take a break and recharge from ministry.

New Bible Translation Focuses on Conversation

The Voice, a new Bible translation released this month, reads more like a screenplay or a novel.

Protestant Church Attendees Are More Universalist Than Their Pastors

New research from LifeWay shows churchgoers are more apt to accept universalistic views.

Has Your Church Lost the Power of Testimony?

In a world of too-slick presentations, the unpolished, unedited people of God should be heard.

Dear Megachurch: This Is Why We Make Fun of You

Sammy Adebiyi offers a very personal exposé on why he used to pick on the (sometimes intimidating) megachurch.

Megachurch Gives Away $1 to Charity for Each Attendee

An Ohio megachurch will give away one dollar per person who attends select worship services in person or online.

4 Reasons to Keep Church Fun

Laughter is a good thing. It’s a godly thing. It will bless your church.

Why You Need to Shrink Your Church

Is the dream of having a "bigger" church actually hurting your potential for the kingdom?

Chuck Colson Remains in ICU After Surgery

Influential minister Chuck Colson, 80, underwent brain surgery in early April and remains in the neurological intensive care unit at a Virginia hospital.

Nonprofit Reps Meet in Washington to Protest Mailing Rate Hike

A group of representatives from the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions met in Washington D.C. to urge lawmakers to edit a piece of legislation that would reduce the postage discount enjoyed by nonprofit organizations.

Rick Warren Talks Tebow, Mormonism, and Getting to Heaven

Pastor Rick Warren participated in an exclusive interview with ABC's "This Week" on Easter Sunday.

Artist Thomas Kinkade is Dead at 54

Popular artist Thomas Kinkade died in his home in the Bay Area on Friday.

A New Easter Tradition: Relax and Listen!

How can a pastor stay "fresh" for the repetition and hard work that Easter represents?

Memphis Pastor Set To Return to Pulpit on Easter, One Month...

Pastor Clemmie Livingston Jr. of New Zionfield Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, is set to make his return to the pulpit this Sunday for Easter, roughly one month after being shot in the mouth. 

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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