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Familiarity Blindness in Your Church: 7 Ways To Cure It

Familiarity blindness is a malady that infects us all. It happens when we become so familiar with something that we no longer consciously see it.

A Fast Way To Get Denied

Fasting is extremely effective toward our obedience to deny ourselves. Yet it often remains absent, left among the things unsaid in Church or Christian school.

Balancing Between My Yes and No as a Leader

It seems I’m constantly balancing between my yes and no as a leader.

Are You Waiting for Others To Solve Your Leadership Problem?

As a leader, you have experienced your fair share of subtle, secondary leadership problem pandemics. Which is the worst?

Gen Z Is Ready To Tell Us How To Live

Upon first hearing the results, it might make you want to roll your eyes: According to a survey conducted by the market research company OnePoll, 81% of Gen Z believe they can write self-help books.

10 Reasons To Pray for Pastors on Monday

Your pastor always needs your prayer. But here are 10 reasons why you need to pray for your pastor on the first day of the workweek.

The Real Reason Leaders Hesitate To Decide (And What To Do About It)

Leaders do a lot! They must gain influence and trust. They must make progress and achieve results. They elevate everyone around them. But at the heart of all this leadership activity, we find one commonality: decision-making.

What Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

The baptism in the Holy Spirit is one of the most amazing gifts that God offers to us. It’s nothing to be afraid of or to avoid, so go on and be filled and re-filled.

10 Things Healthy Leaders Do Daily

What makes people healthy leaders? It’s not what you can do in A day, but EVERY day that matters. Here are 10 things strong leaders do daily.

The Tale of Two Fathers

There once were two fathers. The first father was angry and seemed impossible to please. The other father was a loving one. He too had high standards, but he was determined to help his children live it out.

RC Sproul: What Does the Bible Say About Christian Tithing?

At the center of the biblical concept of stewardship is the tithing, which first appears in the Old Testament.

Pastor, Do You Have a Priscilla in Your Church?

The example of men partnering with women in the Bible is a beautiful thing. Paul wrote repeatedly about the women who helped him in his ministry, and Jesus was also helped by faithful women.

Understanding Psalm 85: A Plea for Restoration and Forgiveness

"Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other." Psalm 85:10 encapsulates the core message of reconciliation and peace with God.

Judges 19: A Difficult Tale of Social Decay

Judges 19 presents a bleak yet compelling narrative, reflecting the depths of human depravity and societal failure.

Psalm 106: A Timeless Song of Praise and Remembrance

The narrative of Psalm 106 can be interpreted as a sermon in itself, urging believers to maintain a constant attitude of thanksgiving and remembrance.

Understanding the Feasts Leviticus 23

Within the broader context of Leviticus, Chapter 23 provides a blueprint for sanctity and celebration. The chapter is more than a calendar; it is a theological document that weaves the sacred and the mundane, inviting the community to remember God's provisions and promises.

A Beacon of Hope: The Healing Promise of Jeremiah 30:17

This powerful verse for healing, found in the Book of Jeremiah, is Jeremiah 30:17. This verse states, "For I will restore health to you, and heal your wounds, says the Lord, because they have called you an outcast: ‘It is Zion; no one cares for her.’"

Understanding John 3:14: The Path to Eternal Life

John 3:14, along with the rest of John's gospel, is a foundational passage in Christianity that encapsulates the message of hope, love, and salvation. It highlights the free gift of salvation that comes through faith in Jesus Christ.

Jesus Demonstrates God’s Love in the Healing of Jairus’ Daughter

In the New Testament there exists a story that has inspired faith and hope across centuries: the story of Jairus' daughter. Found in Mark...

How to Communicate With Your Team Well While Traveling

I average flying about 200,000 miles a year. During that process, I’ve learned a few things that help me communicate well with family, co-workers, clients, bosses, and others.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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