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No Recession Break for Pastors

A recent national survey of pastors and church staff reveals a 1.7 percent pay increase on average in the past year.

Alabama Judge to Criminals: Church or Jail?

An Alabama judge has instituted a sentencing program offering non-violent offenders a choice: go to church or go to jail.

Are You Prepared for the Top 4 Areas of Ministry Attack?

People are going to question WHY you do what you do.

When to Hire a Transitional Pastor

The transitional pastor does the hard work of getting the congregation back on track.

Entrepreneurs Pray, Meditate More Often

The Baylor Religion Survey indicates that entrepreneurs are somewhat more likely than the rest of us to pray or meditate.

Saddleback's Sister Church in Indonesia Bombed

A suicide bomber attacked a church in Indonesia affiliated with Rick Warren's Saddleback church, killing only himself and injuring at least 30 congregants.

What to Do with the Kid Who Hates You

Being in leadership is a lonely place sometimes.

Sending People Out vs. Bringing People In

Is your church as passionate about sending people out as bringing people in?

God: Infinite, but Intimate

You should actually expect God to respond to your prayers.

Who Would Jesus Execute?

Eugene Cho asks if it's time we put to death the death penalty.

How Mark Driscoll Prepares His Sermon

"When prepping a sermon, I first lay out the text of Scripture into units of thought," says Driscoll.

Rob Bell to Leave Mars Hill Church

Controversial author and pastor Rob Bell has announced that he will leave his post at Mars Hill Church in Michigan to "pursue a growing number of strategic opportunities."

Church to Give Thousands in "Reverse Offering"

Liquid Church of New Jersey will distribute more than $30,000 to churchgoers and $60,000 to the community this coming Sunday, calling it "God's recovery plan."

Ted Haggard to Appear on Celebrity Wife Swap

Producers confirmed Haggard and his wife Gayle would appear on the new version of the popular reality TV show.

Southern Baptists Considering Name Change

The SBC is considering a name change, which is sparking some heated debate.

Should Your Congregation Imitate Your Faith?

God ordained the use of imperfect and frail human beings to shape others into the image of Christ.

God Has Two Questions for You

Questions that you should ask yourself everyday

A Prophetic Picture: Two Rivers Rising

The kingdom of God is breaking in all around us, if we could just look with spiritual eyes and listen carefully with spiritual ears.

The Most Powerful Quality of a Leader

If you want to be a leader of leaders, you must believe in others.

More Layoffs at Focus on the Family

Conservative group Focus on the Family laid off 49 more workers last week due to decreased donations.

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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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