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Rob Bell Sells Spiritual Drama Script to ABC

The executive producer of Lost and pastor/author Rob Bell have teamed on a script of a new "drama project with spiritual overtones" which has just been sold to ABC.

Iranian Pastor To Be Executed for His Christian Faith

Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani is scheduled for execution for apostasy in Iran.

Free eBook: Sermons of John Wesley

"Awake, thou everlasting spirit, out of thy dream of worldly happiness! Did not God create thee for Himself? Then thou canst not rest till thou restest in Him. Return, thou wanderer!"

Pastors, Devote Yourselves to the Word and Prayer (Part 1)

by Tim Kerr In his profoundly helpful book Wisdom Words, Pastor Harold Burchett teaches us that praying is a lot like breathing. In order...

A Critique of the Film “Divided”

I recently was asked by a church publication in Taiwan to respond to the controversial film, Divided.  Here is my response. I would...

The Dangers of Preaching Genesis

Dr. Joel Hunter suggests counting the cost before taking a stand on your interpretations.

The Christian Designer Drug

Anne Jackson warns church leaders against the allure of busy-ness in ministry.

Ed Stetzer: Should Churches Have Multiple Worship Service Styles?

"It's a big question because it addresses issues of preference, consumerism, and mission."

Spiritual Growth: No Other Options

No other option could give him what Jesus could.

Derwin Gray: Seeing the Unseen

"What picture of the future has God tattooed on your heart?" asks Derwin Gray.

Francis Chan: Stop Praying

Chan encourages us to get out of our religious routine and to pray for a new encounter with God.

Perception and Self-Awareness: How Denominations View One Another

Many of you have seen this graphic, explaining how certain smart phone users see one another. Here is the part on how Android...

A Very Convenient Truth

This is a guest post by author and pastor Drew Snider. Drew is an online friend. He’s an evangelist and assistant pastor at...

Puritan Advice on Discovering God's Will

by Jonathan Parnell John Flavel: If therefore in doubtful cases you would discover God's will, govern yourselves in your search after it by the following rules: Get...

Robertson: Alzheimer's Comments Were "Misunderstood"

Pat Robertson now insists that his recent advice to a husband of an Alzheimer's patient was taken out of context, "misunderstood," and not meant to be taken as general advice.

How to Get Out of a Ministry Funk

Tim Stevens offers encouragement and practical advice to pastors going through a tough ministry season.

Are You Preaching Christian Fairy Tales?

James Scott, Jr. warns against a "theology of action and adventure."

Bringing Timeless Truth in Real Time

Pastors. Let me briefly unpack what one of our main goals should be every time we stand up to preach: To bring timeless truth in...

The Time is Ripe for Courageous

The Courageous movie opens in theaters this Friday, September 30. Please pray for the impact of the movie and go see it this opening...

Keeping the Missions Flame Alive

It’s Monday the day after our National Conference on the theme, Finish the Mission. I slept till 9, got up, went to the...

David Ashcraft on the Surprising, ‘Deep Emotions’ He Felt Stepping Down...

David Ashcraft joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how leadership has changed, how pastors can leave their churches better than they found them, and the startling emotions he felt when he stepped down as senior pastor.

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