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Top 3 Reasons Churches Avoid Evaluations

Thom Schultz: There’s nothing heretical about striving for improvement in how we go about ministry.

Is the Popularity of Halloween Due to a Lack of Community?

Tim Challies offers a theory about the rise in popularity of Halloween.

David Platt: Are We Designing Church for Comfort or the Cause?

We need to explore different ways to multiply the Gospel more effectively that are not dependent on large budgets, staff, and buildings.

Crystal Cathedral Prefers Chapman Univ as Buyer

The Los Angeles Times reported that the Crystal Cathedral has chosen Chapman University as its preferred buyer.

Steve Jobs, Funerals, and Doing the One Thing That Matters

John Piper: "By faith in Jesus, every act becomes this one thing—the work of the Lord."

Lakewood Church's Pastor Says Mormons Are Christians

Pastor Joel Osteen said this week that he believes Mormons "are Christians,” although it may not be the “purest form of Christianity.”

3 Reasons Why Work is Holy

Have you shared with your congregation about the holiness of work?

John Piper: The 3 Ways of Grace

When you begin to grasp the magnitude of the forgiveness you have been given, you want others to experience it.

Survey: 1 in 4 Believers are "Worldly Christians"

A new survey shows that nearly 25% of believers are Christians "in name only" and admit they don't live according to Christ's teachings.

3 Tips to Sustain Ministry for the Long Haul

Brady Boyd: "The burnout rate among pastors and ministry leaders is alarmingly high but easily preventable."

Dawkins Forms Support Group for Unbelieving Clergy

Famed atheist Richard Dawkins has formed a support group for pastors and religious leaders who have lost their faith.

Harold Camping Keeps a Low Profile on this "Doomsday"

Calls and visits to Family Radio host Harold Camping are received with "no comment" on this predicted day of the world's end.

Jenni Catron: What They Didn't Tell You About Being a Top-Level Leader

I don’t think you can climb the leadership growth chart if you haven’t learned to put your team before yourself.

6 Benefits of Not Changing Churches

Thinking about moving to another church? Before you do, consider the benefits of "not" changing churches.

Why We Don't Need "Men's Ministry"

Has men’s ministry grown to the point that it’s almost a parody of itself?

James MacDonald: The "Cross" of Leadership

Do you address or ignore the tough leadership decisions needed in your ministry?

NFL Coaches, Disrespect, and the Men of Our Church

Brady Boyd: Disrespect is the gateway to some of the worst possible emotions locked up in a man.

Report: Tithing, Church Benevolence at Record Lows

A new report shows that U.S. churches are becoming more interested in their own needs and less interested in the needs of others outside their congregations.

10 Tips for Better Preaching

Admitting your mistakes and laughing at yourself will actually help you bond with the church.

Will Reading the Bible Turn You…Liberal?

A study by Baylor Religion asked Americans how often they read the Bible on their own, then correlated that frequency with a number of political statements.

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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