Pastors

How Pastors Can Use ‘The Chosen’ as a Gospel Opportunity—Dave Ferguson Talks to Ed Stetzer on Set

Pastor Dave Ferguson believes “The Chosen” is an excellent resource for church leaders to reach people who are close to becoming Christians or have just done so. Ferguson joined Dr. Ed Stetzer for an exclusive interview on the set of Season 4 of “The Chosen.” 

Jesus and Nationalism

If Jesus had wanted to be a king of conquest, of war, of establishing a kingdom on earth, he would have never entered Jerusalem on a donkey. He would have ridden in on a war-horse. But he very purposefully did not.

Navigating ‘Signals of Transcendence’: Insights From Os Guinness

Dive into "Signals of Transcendence" with English author and social critic Os Guinness. Uncover how moments of profound questioning can lead us toward deeper faith and understanding in today's secular world.

‘Diversity’ Isn’t a Pleasant Buzzword. It’s the Heart of the Christian Life

When we are monocultural, we are at our weakest. The reverse is what we get to enjoy when we pursue diversity.

10 Things I Have Learned as a Pastor From Reading the Bible 100 Times

When I was a pastoral student at Liberty University in 1989, I made a commitment to Jesus to read 10 chapters of the Bible a day until I had read it 100 times. I began this commitment on Aug. 16, 1989, and I fulfilled this commitment on Feb. 27.

The Surprising Truth About Doubting

Jesus walked out of a sealed tomb and joined them for lunch. And in spite of all the disciples had experienced some of them doubted. How is such doubting possible?

Are There Levels in Heaven?

The idea of greater rewards among those blessed in the Kingdom works against the perspective of the text. In God’s kingdom, the blessed—the meek, humble, merciful, etc.—stand in stark contrast with what counts as great in this world.

Tips on Being an Emotionally Intelligent Pastor (From a Christian Psychologist)

As a Christian psychologist, my goal is to show you some startling research and help you understand a few very powerful leadership skills.