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Pleasure Is the Measure of Your Treasure

by Jon Bloom   No one puts it as bluntly as Blaise Pascal in his Pensées: All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different...

Mega, Missional, and Ministry

Can mega churches be missional? Well, it depends on who you ask. I've had this conversation many times-- it seems that many think that ...

Serving God in the Family Business

An interview with William Franklin Graham IV regarding the realities of Christian ministry.

The Most Powerful Quality of a Leader

If you want to be a leader of leaders, you must believe in others.

More Layoffs at Focus on the Family

Conservative group Focus on the Family laid off 49 more workers last week due to decreased donations.

Report: Internet Giants Block Faith-Based Content

A new report by the National Religious Broadcasters says the largest Internet sites such as Google, Facebook, and Apple regularly block Christian content and refuse to accept faith-based advertising.

4 Jobs of All Great Leaders

Great leaders always multiply value in the lives of others by giving away their leadership.

Two Quick Things For Leaders Who Want To Go To The Next Level

#1 – My post last week on “10 Signs You Are Close To A Burnout/Meltdown” really hit a cord with everyone.  It is...

Are You a Quitter?

My friend Jon Acuff from Stuff Christians Like recently released a new book called Quitter. Though the book is written to encourage and...

Sun Stand Still Day…One Year Later

One year ago Wednesday, I did the unthinkable to celebrate the release of my first book, Sun Stand Still—I preached half a year’s worth...

More on Robertson Versus Robertson and Why We Should Speak Up

In last Friday's post, I contrasted Robertson McQuilkin’s dedication to care for his wife Muriel, stricken with Alzheimer’s, to Pat Robertson’s cruel answer to...

Sermon: To Save The World

To Save The World “13 No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. 14 Just as Moses lifted up...

Church Journeys: James River Assembly

A while back, I started sharing my experiences at different churches where I might speak. People seemed to find it interesting to learn about...

How Is the Cross of Jesus Your Joy?

John Piper from 1995: Test yourself. What is your mindset? Do you begin with God and his rights and goals? Or do you begin...

What I Would or Wouldn’t Do Again if I Were Planting a Church

Perhaps it is because I am in my second church plant, but some of the most frequent questions I receive come from church...

7 Critical Abilities Senior Leaders Must Have

Ron Edmondson recommends an inventory of vital skills every leader needs. Do you have them?

True and False Burnout: Are You Deceived?

When they said anyone is susceptible to burnout, I thought what most people think: anyone but me.

Ministry Focus: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Refuse to look at yesterday, today, and tomorrow from the enemy’s perspective.

A Thousand Opportunities

Every day is filled with countless opportunities for ordinary obedience that brings much glory to God.

Uncovering Your Crowd Addiction

How do you relieve ministry stress? Do you seek God for refuge or the adoration of crowds?

‘Lyrics Matter’—Evangelist Shane Pruitt Sounds the Alarm on Taylor Swift’s New...

Pop star Taylor Swift has come under fire following the release of a surprise 31-song double album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department," last Friday (April 19). Some have criticized Swift, who has described herself as a Christian, for her “self-worshipping” lyrics that include biblical imagery. 

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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