Pastors

One of the great myths of relational life is that community is something found. In this fairy tale, community is simply out there—somewhere—waiting to be discovered like Prince Charming finding Cinderella.

In formal debate, participants prepare themselves to be able to articulate and defend a certain side of an argument. But they often are not told until right before the debate which side they will need to argue.

Membership in a local church may seem outdated or unnecessary, but if led well, it adds great strength to your church. But there are definite reasons that people don't become church members.

A regular critique will help you pick up on things that add length to your sermons, and help you regularly preach a powerful 25-minute sermon.  

On July 11 in Lafayette, Indiana, Nick Bostic ran into a burning home to alert anyone inside who may have been in danger. Here are five lessons from his heroic leadership.

The human dilemma is this: God is holy, and we are not. God is righteous, and we are not.

I’m a firm believer in saying “yes” to my kids whenever possible. However, one of the biggest struggles for many parents is that they have a hard time, or are simply unwilling, to tell their children no.  

As should be obvious from the intensity of the outcries to the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, when it comes to abortion, we are not talking about a topic that is just hotter than any other.