Pastors / Leadership Archives

A pastoral prayer is a great way to help the congregation direct their thoughts to God while at the same time experiencing blessing from the...

What if we, the congregants, are the reason for a stagnating or declining congregation?

My Compassion International team and I train global staff and church partners to have a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and community-owned lens....

Here are seven warning signs legalism is sneaking into your faith.

Let me begin by saying that I know and appreciate many women who have been recognized as pastors. They are diligent, steadfast, and hard-working....

Christian leaders remain divided on former President Donald Trump's immigration policies, with some supporting his emphasis on law and national...

Even now it is difficult to pin down what actually qualifies someone as a Progressive Christian, due to the diversity of beliefs that fall under...

Is it possible that God already has His two witnesses (from Revelation) here on the earth, proclaiming the return of Christ before they show up in...

The Bible, although not directly, does address leadership criteria by analyzing Jesus’ life. Here are some questions to ask yourself if you have...

With any leadership capacity, the person put into the position naturally has insecurities that must be overcome to be effective. The existence of...

The “political stumping” pastor runs the risk of alienating half his audience by focusing on politics over people. Here's how to be careful about...

Gen Z’s social anxiety and fear of judgment often keep them from joining small groups, but with the right approach, these gatherings can become a...

Paul’s words here are as life-changing today as they were in the first-century world. In an age known for its 'cancel-culture,' the call to be...

Being a Youth Pastor or a Youth Volunteer is a tough, but incredibly rewarding gig. Just like everyone else — in fact probably more so — they need...

There is a great misunderstanding of the purpose of music in Christian worship. Many Christians tend to grant music a sacramental power which...