Pastors

3 Ways to Keep Your Sheep From Being Stolen

People are mobile in today's world: Some churches grow and some decline. But what's really going on?

How Does John Piper Do Sermon Preparation? (Surprise! He Starts on Fridays)

His way may not be your way, but there's plenty to learn about sermon preparation from this experienced leader.

6 Ways to Find Contentment in Your Ministry

Every opportunity to preach the Gospel to attentive hearers is a blessing. Preaching the Gospel is a joy whether the audience is large or small.

Why Avoiding Risks Means Avoiding Adventure (and That’s No Fun!)

Some people mistakenly think risks are only for the young.

10 Practical Ways of Dealing With Depression

Dealing with ways of dealing with depression? I believe clinical depression is an epidemic that is taking the world by storm.

My Days Are Full, Not Busy

The idol of busyness is one Christians are particularly bent toward worshipping, and busyness can also become the shield we use to protect ourselves from adding unwanted appointments to our calendars.

From Abandoned Baby to Ambassador of Love

Edison Mateo Van Eerden was born in Ecuador, where he was abandoned, and discarded with the trash. He was born with Down Syndrome. His moving story demonstrates the blessings that come from Down Syndrome adoption.

9 Reasons Church Revitalization May Be a Serious Faith Challenge

Revitalization can be one of the toughest faith challenges a pastor will face in his ministry.