Pastors

Lately, I have been impressed with the fact that prayer is arguably the most important need for the sustenance, vitality, and continuance of the church. A prayerless church is a powerless church.

Church member, how much do you consider what not to say at your church? There are some statements that can prove harmful, even deadly, to a congregation.

Writing an effective personal biography can do more than just tout your accomplishments—it can really serve to advance your ideas and message.

It’s common to hear advice encouraging parents to want more for their children than “just happiness.” While such advice is meant well, we need to address the concept of happiness carefully when it comes to our kids.

Awareness of how people’s brains work in response to change can help you craft more lasting changes. Here are eight reasons why church change is difficult.

What are some of the practices that we can embrace as ministry leaders that will help sustain our joy through both the highs and lows of ministry? Join Dave Ferguson for a candid, backstage conversation.

The church is still the hope of the world, but we have work to do. Of course, we do; we’ve had stuff to work on since the early New Testament Church! Here are five signs your church is spiritually healthy.

A preacher eater church has a series of short-term pastors, and those departing pastors have few positive words to say about them. As my pastor friend noted, “That church will eat you alive.”