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Scott Sauls’ Church Approves His Decision To Resign by 81% Following 6-Month Suspension

Scott Sauls, who for the past six months has been indefinitely suspended from his role as pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, officially resigned Sunday, Nov. 12.

Thom Rainer: Why Pastors Need To Ask Their People for Prayer

Dr. Thom Rainer joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share why it is important that people pray for their pastors and to encourage church leaders to ask their congregations for prayer.

Ike Miller: How Understanding Our Baggage Improves Our Leadership

Ike Miller and Jason Daye look at the importance for pastors and ministry leaders to understand the coping mechanisms they've developed from past dysfunctional relationships.

Self-Control

As a ministry leader, it’s important to develop the spiritual fruit of self-control so you can effectively manage difficult conversations and confrontations.

‘I Began To Drink’—Max Lucado’s Ministry Was Booming, but His World Had ‘Gone Crazy’

Twenty years ago, it appeared that the ministry of best-selling author and “America’s pastor,” Max Lucado, was thriving. However, what was not apparent to observers, said Lucado, was, “I was a mess.” 

‘We Grieve With Hope’—Tim Keller’s Memorial Service Celebrates a ‘Life Very Well Lived’

Two thousand people attended and 10,000 more joined the livestream for the memorial service for Dr. Tim Keller, held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Texas Pastor Missing for Nearly a Week Found Dead From a Gunshot Wound

A Texas pastor who had been missing since Wednesday, Aug. 2, was found dead from a gunshot wound the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 8. Phillip Loveday, pastor of Faith Christian Center in Freer, was found by a deputy in a truck near Corpus Christi. 

Chris Sonksen: How To Protect Your Ministry Teams From Being Torn Apart

Chris Sonksen joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain how church leaders can be on guard against ministry team misalignment—which starts small, but can have severe consequences.