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More Than Half of Pastors Won't Preach on Certain Subjects

Fifty-five percent of pastors can identify one or more topics on which they would not preach at all or only sparingly.

How Long Will Churches Meet in Public Schools?

New York City legislators are deciding whether or not churches may meet in public school spaces. What will be the impact on thousands of churches meeting in schools around the country?

Discipleship: The Primary Task of the Church

In the context of its missional calling, the church must work to present people fully mature in Jesus Christ.

Brady Boyd: The Problem with Deeper Teaching

"I still get mildly aggravated when someone says they wish I would teach on deeper topics."

Gayle Haggard: Falling from Grace

"The gospel is not, nor has it ever been, about our righteousness."

2 Signs Your Church Embraces the Vision

When do you know the vision has become ingrained in the culture of your church and not just in your own dreams?

Asking for Help: A Counter-Intuitive Leadership Strength

Asking for help is a sign of a strong, self-actualized leader with a high level of personal awareness.

Wayne Cordeiro: The New Normal of Preaching

It's no longer “what” I want to teach; it's “how” they best learn.

Zondervan: Murdoch Connection is "Not a Conflict"

Bible and Christian book publisher Zondervan insists that its connection with tabloid mogul Rupert Murdoch "does not present an ethical conflict." (Photo: cinemafestival / Shutterstock.com)

Serving God Under Ungodly Leadership

What should you do if your stuck serving under ungodly leadership?

Pastors Hours of Work Studied

Anyone still think pastors only work one day per week? One study says pastors work more like an average of 55 to 60 hours per week.

Francis Chan Books Prevail in NY Times Top 10

Pastor and author Francis Chan set a record for himself this week with all three of his most recent books placing in the top 10 of The New York Times bestseller list.

Nightline Features Demon Deliverance Ministry

An ABC Nightline special features a unique deliverance ministry titled, “Battle with the Devil.”

How to Effectively Waste Your Day Off

Why do you still feel "soul tired" after your day off? Maybe you're wasting it.

Churches Without Buildings in USA Today

Should schools rent their facilities freely to any religious group?

Should Your Church Create Social Media Guidelines?

Charles Lee offers tips for developing social media guidelines for your church.

Ricky Gervais to Produce "Afterlife"

Ricky Gervais, creator of "The Office," will produce a new show about an atheist who dies and goes to heaven. (Photo: Entertainment Press / Shutterstock.com)

9 Steps to Unleash Greatness in Others

Take these nine steps with leaders on your team to bring out greatness and peak performance.

Fox News Host: "Romney's Not a Christian."

A FOX News host, said Republican presidential candidate and member of the Mormon Church Mitt Romney was "obviously not a Christian." (Photo: Christopher Halloran / Shutterstock.com)

Is God Really a Pacifist?

Scripture teaches that there are times when force is both needed and just.

17 LGBTQ-Affirming Ministers Face Church Investigations for Signing Belief Statement

The investigation by Indiana Ministries — a jurisdiction within the Anderson, Indiana-based Church of God movement — could result in the withdrawal of the ministers’ credentials.

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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