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Eddie Long Wants Settlement Money Returned

Bishop Eddie Long has officially filed for the return of the nearly $1 million settlement for breach of contract from those who accuse him of sexual coercion.

Preachers Confront Greed and the Recession

A story in the CNN BeliefBlog examined pastors who are focusing on the recession and congregants' personal responsibility to improve the country's financial situation.

5 Good and Bad Times to Leave Your Ministry

Kary Oberbrunner: "Odds are you won’t retire in your current position. That means your stay is temporary."

Grace That Makes People Flinch

Can you embrace scandalous grace?

Mexico City Considers Temporary Marriage Licenses

Lawmakers in Mexico City are considering a change in the civil code that would allow couples to apply for a temporary marriage license instead of one involving a lifelong commitment.

The Kingdom of God vs. Christian "Religion"

Pastor Greg Boyd challenges us to consider whether we, too, are trapped in religion.

Businessman Gives Discount for Quoting John 3:16

A businessman in Plano, Texas is giving a steep discount on a full service oil change if the customer can recite John 3:16.

Time for My Annual Soapbox

Some of you read the title, and you know exactly what I’m going to talk about. Because just about every year, I take...

Heartbreak and Hope for Hannan

I have spoken before of Make Way Partners and our sister Kimberly Smith and recommended them as a worthy ministry to support. But...

My Experience with Racism and Reformed Theology

The Bible and the Reformed faith have been used to defend racism and slavery. But, if you take the long view, in every...

Sermon: Finding Your Place in the Kingdom

Stories are powerful vehicles for shaping a community.  But when his nation’s story becomes misinterpreted in the first century, Jesus retells it...

The Great Investment

When the clock runs out on your life, the greatest investment you’ll have ever made is in people. And your investment in people will be...

Pastor, Present, Future

This is the second of a two-part series, reflecting on the news of a handful of well-known pastors leaving their churches. As a pastor of...

Pastors, Devote Yourselves to the Word and Prayer (Part 2)

by Tim Kerr Intercession is not a ministry done from a place of strength and competence, but always as a desperate sinner praying...

What to Do When You’re Waiting for God to Deliver You

Over the years, I’ve observed countless people who become derailed by the circumstances of life. Speaking as one who has failed many times,...

Worldly Leaders vs Spiritual Leaders: 3 Key Differences

Both Saul and David were leaders: where did the difference lay?

Free eBooklet: "The Excellency of Christ," by Jonathan Edwards

"There is an admirable conjunction of diverse excellencies in Jesus Christ."

Zuckerberg, Babel, and the Church

If Mark Zuckerberg can build Facebook for his own glory, what will we as the church build for the glory of God?

6 Ways Leaders Can Support Team Success

Be committed to team success and help grow the commitment of others.

John Piper: The "Why" Behind My Physical Workout

If you ask how the fruit of exercise relates to the fruit of the Spirit, my answer is this...

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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