Pastors

7 Good Questions Before You Hire For An Open Position

When you hire, make it your goal to achieve greater productivity as well as the health of your staff.

The Only Way to Get Stronger

Following Christ doesn’t make our lives easier. Being a disciple makes our lives harder. Why? Because Jesus wants you and me to become stronger, and the only way to get stronger is to add more weight to your work.

New Discipleship Research: Selflessness Leads to Spiritual Maturity

Throughout the year, we have been releasing new research in support of Transformational Discipleship. This latest research is on "Serving God and Others"-- one of...

One Dozen Wonderful Thanksgiving Quotes

Of course Thanksgiving quotes are wonderful during the holiday. But it also turns out that Thanksgiving quotes can also be formative in our spiritual development. Take a moment to look at what these great believers have had to say about gratitude.

The Best New Christmas Music to Help Get You Through the Rest of 2020

Several Christian artists have decided that the challenges of 2020 make it the ideal year for releasing new Christmas songs that remind us we have a hope that is everlasting.

6 Signs Your Church Is Dysfunctional

In recent months, I have run across several people in dysfunctional churches and unhealthy organizations. The issue continues to grow and, although such organizations can actually do good, the harm they cause to many others is immeasurable.

What I’ve Observed When Institutions Try to Apologize and How They Can Do Better

If the institution has the moral courage to give an authentic apology, then this S.C.O.R.E. card might provide a helpful test. It is in no way comprehensive.

3 Tips for a More Biblical Thanksgiving

Looking backwards with thanksgiving helps us look towards the future with anticipation.