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Study Shows Retirement Crisis for Pastors

A recent news article says many pastors find themselves in financial trouble as they approach retirement.

Paid Staff Can Hamper Spiritual Growth?

There are certain common refrains I hear as I’m talking with growing churches across the country. This is one of them. I’ve heard many...

One of the Worst Verses in the Bible

Let me introduce you to one of the worst verses in the Bible: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,...

The Call to Ministry

Matt Chandler shares his unique story of personal calling and how his lack of ministry background lead to an interesting revelation by God.

Three Books I Would Highly Recommend…

Can we get fired up about bringing the Kingdom to our friends & neighbors?

INTRAdenominational Church Planting Networks

"Networks are coming... better get ready."

Sunday Night Reflections…

Some of my best ideas come to me while I'm on vacation!

Engage the Bible with Action

Steven Furtick believes Bible study is about more than going deeper, it's about getting active.

Free Media Package: Finding Financial Freedom

Free four week series elements for Finding Financial Freedom

Top 10 Reasons to Start an Online Church

“Church online? That sounds crazy!” As soon as the average churchgoer hears about LifeChurch.tv’s Internet Campus, currently the only one in the U.S., the...

Confessions of a Megachurch Pastor

A conversation with several well-known megachurch pastors to help us get to know them.

The Meanings of Love in the Bible

John Piper examines the Old Testament and the New Testament, focusing on God’s love, then on man’s love for God, man’s love for man and man’s love for things.

Pastors’ Strategies for Mobilizing Men to Pray

If men are going to effectively fight on their knees, they will need pastors who take spiritual warfare and strategic prayer personally and seriously.

The Case for the Hour-Long Church Service

For some Christian leaders, an hour-long service can be viewed as too short, if not restrictive. For the people we are trying to reach, however, an hour may seem long, if not excessive.

The Expectation to Do Member Visitation

Aubrey Malphurs challenges the assumption that the pastor must do visitations and pastoral care as a primary responsibility.

Should Christians Say That Their Aim Is to Convert Others?

Should Christians Talk About Converting Others?

Matt Chandler, Part 1: How the 2022 Controversy Has Impacted His...

Matt Chandler joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022. 

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