Pastors

J.D. Greear: Pastor, Do You See Prayer the Way Jesus Does?

As a pastor, J.D. Greear knows how easy it is to get caught up in the work of ministry and forget to be dependent on God in prayer. But this posture of dependence is what Jesus himself modeled for us.

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Leave Your Church – 5 Ways

Key insights for discerning if it's best for you and your church to move on from your current ministry setting.

5 Things I Learned as a Pastor’s Kid

I grew up as a pastor's kid and learned some pretty important lessons that churches need to know about pastors and their families.

The World Is Busy Promoting Its Catechism—Will We Get Busy Teaching Ours?

The world has its own catechism for us whether we realize it or not. The Christian family, Christian church, and Christian schools must not assume that the next generations will accept the conclusions that seem so obvious to older generations.

Joe McKeever: What Does Everlasting Love Mean?

Lately, we are learning through science what unending and infinite look like. But there's something bigger.

The Un-Talked About Pain of a Pastor: Recovering From Burnout

Is healing from burnout possible? Yes, out of winter comes spring. Out of compost comes rich soil. Out of death comes resurrection. This is the path Christ took and is inviting every pastor to plummet into.

Why People Choose (Fill in the Blank) Over Attending Your Church

You’ve invited them to church over and over and they still refuse to come. Why?

Dallas Willard on How to Experience God

In order to experience God you need to read the Bible, pray, and meditate, to name just a few avenues.  Or some might argue, we experience God by way of spiritual disciplines.