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Unmarried Pastors Have Trouble Finding Jobs

A pastor who senses his singleness is an obstacle to getting hired tells his story to The New York Times.

Poll: Is Japan Disaster a Sign from God?

Most Americans don't think the disaster in Japan was a sign from God.

Free eBooklet: The Restoration of All Things

"Christian hope is not a wishful grasping at an uncertain tomorrow but a confident expectation rooted in the reality of what transpired 2,000 years ago."

Free eBook: Commentary on Deuteronomy

A critical and exegetical commentary on Deuteronomy.

Leadership That Is New But Not Improved

New And Improved!  We all like to buy products that are new and improved.  It tells us that makers of those products care. ...

For All the Big Dreamers in the World – Start Small On The Ground and Let the Rest Take Care of Itself

“I’m astounded by people who want to ‘know’ the universe when it’s hard enough to find your way around Chinatown.” Woody Allen I’d like to...

The Tears of Christ: Fujimura's The Four Holy Gospels (Part 3)

by Makoto Fujimura A Personal Note About the Tragedy in Japan: In the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that took away so many lives...

How to Offer Criticism: Part One

Rob Bell's newest book has generated a lot of controversy and received some appropriate criticism. I'm appreciative of those who have taken...

Reaching Men

A few years ago, I read Why Men Hate Going to Church, and that book influenced our ministry at Oak Leaf Church.  I...

In Which I'm Tired of the Witch Hunts.

It’s Sunday afternoon, the hail is bouncing against my office window while I write, and I’m exhausted. In-between the busy morning services and hosting...

High Mountains and Low Valleys

High mountains can be just as difficult and challenging as low valleys. Most people tend to associate difficult times in their lives with the idea...

Francis Chan on the Fuel for a Generous Church

In our work with churches we often focus on strategies, tactics and tools that are important for the spreading of Biblical generosity in...

Four Reasons Marriages Are Failing, Part One

As I survey the landscape of the world today it seems like so many marriages are falling apart…and what is so sad is...

Recognizing Our Anger

I appreciate the ministry of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) and have often found their resources to be helpful. This...

7 Actions While Waiting on God

I’ve spent much of my walk with God waiting… Waiting for Him to give direction… Waiting on Him to open doors… Waiting on Him to make things...

God Has A Plan For Your Ministry

I enjoy contacts with our diverse SoulPreaching.Com readers. Sometimes I hear the deep booming baritone that no doubt is a great gift...

Generosity Can’t Be Taught

Last week, Taylor (our 10-year old) came home from church talking about ways he could earn money so he could give it to...

I F@%!ive You

This is a guest post from Lance Morgan. (We’re not related. At least I don’t think we are.) I remember the first (and last) time...

6 Rhythm Strategies For Church Leadership

This January, Bruce Miller released an important new book entitled, Your Church in Rhythm. Rather than writing a review, I am simply posting the...

Jesus, The Unexpected Son of Man – Part 1

In my last post I showed how some of what Jesus said about the Son of Man was drawn from Jewish speculation about...

Remains of Pastor’s Wife and Friend Identified; OK County GOP Chair...

News surfaced this week that Tifany Machel Adams is the GOP chair for Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Adams is one of four suspects charged with kidnapping and murdering pastor's wife Jilian Kelley and Kelley's friend Veronica Butler.

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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