Pastors

Here’s What It’s Like Being a Church Leader and Depressed

Have you ever thought about pastor depression? As I weigh my church leadership experiences in the context of living with depression, I think it has actually been a net gain. Let me tell you why.

Don’t Let Your Insecurities Get the Best of You

I’ve gotta be honest with you for a second. Insecurities try to get the best of me in life, relationships and ministry. I’m my...

Advent: One Like a Son of the Gods

When you think of Christmas, the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego defying Nebuchadnezzar doesn't usually come to mind.

A Different Kind of Profanity

We tend to rename this profanity as something like venting in order to remove the stigma.

What Does It Mean to Be a Prophetic Church?

The church is at its prophetic best when it lives in a way the would make no sense unless Jesus is King, and His Kingdom really were arriving here and now.

John Piper: Santa Doesn’t Hold a Candle to Jesus

Have you ever wondered what you should tell your kids about Santa Claus? Should you encourage them to believe in Santa, even though you know he isn't real? Here's what John Piper thinks.

Building Praying Leaders

“Not long ago, I was in a church that clearly 'gets it' where prayer is concerned. Mountain View Community Church in Fresno, CA, hosted...

Rediscovering the Lost Art of Lament

The great lesson of a little-read passage in the Old Testament prophet Micah teaches us that lament is a very good thing.