Pastors

Better Than Ten Percent: Pastoring Young People Through the Pandemic

Only ten percent of young people had a faith leader reach out to them over the year-long pandemic. Here's how we can pastor our young people better through the pandemic and beyond.

When to NOT Ask Your Predecessor to Stay on the Team

Pastoral succession can be difficult and no two situations are the same. Sometimes, asking your predecessor to stay on the team can be incredibly beneficial. Here are four situations where it isn't.

Digital Ministry: The Shift from Gathering to Connecting

The Church will need to see its online presence and digital ministry as its primary medium for growth, development, discipleship, worship, ministry, community…everything.

How to Know When It’s Time to Call It Quits

How do you know when you should be leaving the ministry? Almost every day I hear of another church staff member leaving his current role and transitioning to a new assignment. But what is truly a good reason to leave?

52 Sweet Texts for Your Wife (Hint: That’s One Per Week)

I want to offer the idea of "sweet texts for her" as one way to nurture your marriage. That's right: send your wife regular texts with endearing messages! Just look at these suggestions when you get “writer’s block” and need some fresh ideas.

David: An Unlikely King and God’s Ability to Accomplish the Unbelievable

Have you ever been put in charge of a massive project? Being put in charge shows how much other people trust you to get the job done, and do it well. It can be stressful to have to have that much faith in you. Just imagine how King David felt.

The Church’s One Foundation

If the foundation of the church is shaken the church cannot survive. But what is the church's foundation? Answering that question correctly will help us guard the foundation and preserve His truth.

The Rise of False Messiahs: What You Must Know

Jesus warned about false messiahs when His disciples asked Him for signs of the end times. The end times could very well be near if we look at the number of people around the globe who are rising up to say that they are indeed the Messiah.