Pastors

I can’t say for sure if my heart was in the right or wrong place when I used to want to change the world. Sometimes I am sure my motives were mostly good.

Francis Chan doesn't usually mince words when he describes the problem with the church in America. In this documentary, an inside look at Chan's house church endeavor gives us a glimpse into what Chan thinks the church can and should be.

There is nothing about art, culture, or context that grants us permission to sin.

The powerful thing about Jesus and the expression of His emotions is that they always seemed to be perfectly appropriate and perfectly timed.

So many pastors, at heart, are people pleasers. Naturally, the temptations they face revolve around this issue.

These field-tested tips are guaranteed to destroy your happiness with your church.

"I decided years ago...that my busyness would never detract from my family life on a long-term basis."

Understanding how guests transition along the spectrum from stranger to advocate for the church is important for us as we build our programs and processes.