Pastors

The Greatest Danger to the Spiritual Life

What if the greatest threat to our spiritual vitality isn’t external at all? What if our real problem lies deep within us?

Churches Are Not Christian Cruise Ships

The church was never designed to be a Christian cruise ship. I’ve been on a couple cruises and loved them. They are a ton of fun! But church is not designed to please everyone.

Why Great Preachers Are Not Always Great Leaders

Leaders must be self-aware, but is there something more to great leadership and great leaders? Here's why great preachers are not always great leaders.

Digital Prayer: A New Invitation to a Sacred Conversation

Prayer is a sacred invitation to the ancient practice of connecting with God and others. And digitally-powered prayer is more than just an electronic tool. It’s an opportunity for a new invitation.

Turning Naysayers Into Allies: How Successful Leaders Do It

Inevitably, somebody isn’t going to agree with your decisions. If you’re a leader, you’ll make lots and lots of decisions. Some will be easy, while others will be quite challenging. Ironically, in both cases, there will be naysayers.

6 Sets of Contrasting Ministry Mistakes I’ve Made

I’ve made a lot of ministry mistakes in 40+ years—and some that almost seem contradictory to others. Here are some of those mistakes.

Randy Alcorn: What I’ve Learned About Grieving With Hope in the 2 Years Since Nanci’s Homegoing

God has graciously allowed me to encourage and be encouraged by other grieving people, many of whom have contacted us online or on social media.

Every Leader Needs an Encouragement Folder

Ron Edmondson:" I often say the longer we do something the less recognition we get for doing it. So, I save them in my encouragement folder."