Pastors

We Need Leaders Calling the Church to Faithfulness out of Love, Not Resentment Disguised as Courage

We desperately need prophets. We desperately need spirit-filled leaders to call the church to holiness and faithfulness. What we don’t need more of is resentment disguised as courage.

Martin Luther King Jr. On Love Your Enemies

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Love Your Enemies" speech is as relevant today as it was 60 years ago.

Why ‘Forgiveness Is a Gift You Give Yourself’ Is a Dangerous Myth

Biblical forgiveness is a gift to the offender. We release another person’s debts for their sake and for Christ’s sake. But there are myths surround forgiveness that keep us from biblical forgiveness.

3 Reasons Churches Struggle To Empower Younger Leaders

Some churches struggle to hand significant responsibility to younger leaders, to empower younger leaders to launch new initiatives, and to joyfully allow themselves to be led by a new generation.

The Most Difficult Decision for Pastors in Church Revitalization

There is a difficult decision church revitalization we don’t talk about much—if ever. Yet, pastors think about it a lot. 

5 Ways Pastors Can Help Heal the Brokenhearted in Their Care

When we know we're loved by God, we can trust he is with us through any difficulty that comes our way. Here are 5 ways pastors can help those in their care experience God's love. 

Examining How America Got Mean

No one denies that we've become a mean-spirited culture.

18 Ways To Ruin Your Reputation on Facebook

Facebook is a great way for you to build and maintain relationships with people both inside your church and in your community. Every time you post something, you risk ruining your reputation on Facebook.