Pastors

Ready to Quit? ‘Thus, the Cross’

Until the day comes that you hear that shout from Jesus Christ, don’t quit on others, don’t quit on yourself, and most certainly do not quit on God!

Do Church Leaders Need to Care About Freedom of Speech?

It’s more important than ever to consider what freedom of speech is, the threats it faces, and why it’s still vitally important for our society. 

21 Things Pastors Did During COVID I Want To Thank Them For

Here is my list of 21 things I want to thank pastors for doing during COVID.

Caring About People: How to Shepherd the Invisible Church

Reaching new people is the vision of leadership; shepherding people is the soul of leadership. Both are essential. It’s easy to get focused on one or the other, but both are vital to the expression of a healthy church.

What Makes Hell, Hell?

What is hell, and what makes hell hell? For at least three reasons, this sad and ominous reality should produce both grief and motivation.

Church Autonomy: One of the Most Important Legal Doctrines You May Not Have Heard About

For a church or house of worship to truly flourish, it needs to maintain independence from government control in certain fundamental areas. There is a legal term for this idea: church autonomy.

What Christians Need To Learn From the Josh Duggar Situation

After spending months interviewing survivors of sexual abuse within Christian communities, we know that Josh Duggar’s situation is, sadly, not rare.

Pastors in Crisis: Reasons Why So Many Ministers Are Considering Quitting Vocational Ministry

One of the effects of the past year is an unprecedented number of ministers saying they are considering quitting vocational ministry.