Our Pastors Need Help
I know the average local church pastor is overworked, understaffed, and underpaid. I know the spiritual burden of being a shepherd. I have walked that long road myself, so I have such appreciation for those who have chosen to live that life.
How Much Honey Have You Been Eating?
It was true then and it’s true now. To be redeemed is to walk in the honey-filled streets of the love of God, the body of Christ, a calling in life, deep spiritual friendships, and so much more. Redemption guides us to the overflow of the unmerited blessings of God.
What Pastors Should Look for in Safe People
As you consider the traits you’d look for in a safe person, consider these Scriptures and the guidelines they infer, because these people are often difficult to spot.
Our Spiritual Pandemic of Narcissism
Now that we’ve been going through this mess for almost six months, certain areas have surfaced where – if this is all a big...
3 Things Your Congregants Should Know about a Christian Work Ethic
Having a Christian work ethic is important because Christians are called to do things differently than rest of the world. Here are 3 things I've been learning recently about doing work in a way that honors God.
8 Reasons Negative People Don’t Recognize They’re Negative
You probably know people who are always negative. You see it, and others see it—but the negative person doesn’t seem to have a clue. Here are some reasons why that happens:
6 Traits of a Biblically Faithful Preacher
God has called preachers to be faithful rather than successful, so how can we be sure we are staying true to the call?
2 Ways Boredom Destroys Ministry Leaders
Don’t let boredom ruin you. Look to Him and you won’t get bored. Seek new ways to fulfill the mission the Lord has given, but don’t seek a new mission. Seek ways to communicate the message in new ways, but don’t seek a new message.
Succession Planning: Your Organization’s Health Depends Upon It
Just as succession planning has become standard for many businesses, it is necessary for churches to enable them to handle pastoral change with a sense of spiritual readiness and stability. A good pastor-to-church match significantly contributes to a congregation’s ability to do God’s work through ministry — work that is impactful and transforms lives.
The Difference Between Great Leaders and Leaders Who Appear Great
We all have leaders we admire or respect from a distance. It could be a pastor, a business executive, a nonprofit leader, an author, etc. We’ve learned from their preaching, writing or speeches. We’ve seen the fruit of their ministry or business and admire their impact.
Why We Must Emphasize a Pastor’s Character Over His Skill
What are the most important qualifications of a pastor? Of all the many qualifications laid out in the New Testament, there is just one related to skill and one related to experience. There is something else that is far more of a priority.
Jesus’ Definition of Leadership Is Backwards: Like other Jewish Martyrs
Jesus’ definition of leadership is not what the political revolutionaries of his day wanted. They wanted to subjugate their enemies.
Effective Ways to Pay Off Seminary Debt
Today many people struggle with seminary debt, but it can be especially difficult
for those who have gone to seminary and are not in high paying positions as they
serve in churches or faith-based organizations. The statistics can be daunting
but also, in a way, reassuring, because they show that millions of people are in a
similar situation.
9 Anti-Abuse Practices Your Church Needs to Adopt
Half of your church members have likely experienced abuse: child abuse, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, spiritual abuse in a religious organization.
A Pandemic Recalibration: God in the Center of Your Circle
As the world stumbles back to its commonplace rhythms of pre-pandemic life, we mustn’t forget how the loneliness of lockdown exposed both our need and longing for meaningful relationships and community.
5 Principles for Leading in Unchartered Waters
We’ve all been in uncharted waters for the past six months.Uncharted waters include: unfamiliar territory,
little to no experience navigating those waters and can’t foresee what will happen.
Jesus and Performance Fatigue
Martha is emotionally and relationally impaired by performance fatigue. Working hard and working alone to serve the guests, her frustration and anxiety are palpable.
God’s Word Speaks to Our Concerns About Racism. Are We Listening?
Christian friends, the Scriptures speak clearly to the Church in these days of heartache and confusion. Are we listening? Here are six specific ways that God’s Word transforms our response to racism.
The Best Sermons Tell Stories
Even sermons on instructional passages can be made better by the art of storytelling.
5 Misconceptions About Pastors
Here are five misconceptions about pastors, some of which are dangerous and greatly impede the ministry of a local church. In other words, they are not insignificant misconceptions.
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Churches Hit Home Run With Services in Ballparks and Stadiums as...
South Bend City Church—a 4-year-old church that draws on a number of Christian traditions for its music, messages and mantras — has been meeting at the minor league ballpark since the novel coronavirus pandemic threw a curveball into large gatherings like worship services.
New Podcasts
Esau McCaulley: Why Do We Treat Racism Differently Than Other Sins?
"If things like lust and greed and materialism are sins that recur," says Esau McCaulley, "then why wouldn't racism be a sin that recurred that requires the entirety of our energy?"
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