Pastors

My Single Biggest Regret From a Lifetime of Ministry

"I am not groveling in self-pity. I tell this in the hope that younger ministers will see themselves in this and not make the mistakes I did."

Who Really Cares If Pastors Quit?

Edify Leaders, a pastoral care and ministry coaching organization, has gone on high alert in response to an alarming report by Barna Research that 51% of mainline pastors are considering quitting the ministry.

Memory and the Speaker, Teacher, and Preacher, Part 2

Understanding memory is crucial for public speakers, teacher, and preachers to speak most effectively. Here's how sensory memory plays a part in the process.

5 Overlooked Cultural Sins Threatening the Church

We may find that we’ve been blind to more subtle and subversive influences that are having a greater impact on the church than the issues that consume us.

Giving Thanks to the Father

Of all people, only those who are in Christ have this grounding assurance: anything we go through happens for us, not to us. Surely this is something for which we can give thanks, in spite of grief or pain.

A Talking Snake? Bible Answer Man Hints That What Many Pastors Teach Isn’t Exactly True

Is there really a talking snake in Genesis 3? “Bible Answer Man” host Hank Hanegraaff tackles the question of whether Satan, as a serpent, actually spoke words to Eve in the Garden of Eden.

How I Left Legalism Without Leaving God

It's possible. I left legalism. And I didn't leave God. Here's how I left legalism without leaving God.

5 Major Concerns About the State of the Bible in the U.S.

The American Bible Society released a report on the state of the Bible. There are some very encouraging trends related to Bible engagement among Americans, but there are also some concerning things found in the report.