Pastors

God Doesn’t Call the Qualified … or Does He?

There’s a popular church leadership meme being bandied around social media platforms making the following claim: “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.”

Groundbreaking Innovation Promotes Bible Reading and Study

So, how can pastors and church leaders promote biblical literacy and reading the Bible regularly? what they are reading. Tyndale has launched The Filament Collection, a highly relevant suite of Bibles that combines readability, portability, study materials, and devotional depth.

An Open Letter to Pastors About Children’s Ministry

The church is made up of many different ministries. All of them are vitally important. I want to share with you why I believe Children's Ministry is one of the most vital.

Discipline vs. Punishment: Understanding God’s Purpose in Christian Suffering

“Many of the painful things in our lives are owing to our own sins, both before and after we become Christians.”

What Are the Origins of Lent?

In late winter, many Christian denominations observe a 40-day period of fasting and prayer called Lent. This is in preparation for the spring celebration of Easter, a religious holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Church After Covid-19: Three Hard Realities the Church Must Face

We’ve all realized the impact of this crisis will not be measured in weeks or even months, but years. Consider three realities the church must face as we prepare for church after Covid-19.

Shame, Grace and #STOPtheSTEAL

(RNS) — Charles Dickens’ 1861 novel "Great Expectations" tells the story of Pip, a poor, rural orphan boy who is taught to be ashamed...

How to Create a Culture of Empowerment Without Entitlement

Empowerment is generally considered a positive concept, but an attitude of entitlement typically carries a negative connotation. Is it possible that the space between the two is blurry at times?