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Why is there so much pain in the world? It’s a question that haunts many of us, especially when faced with personal loss and global suffering. This...

Churches that do more than survive, but thrive for the long haul–effectively ministering for decades and beyond–all seem to have these things in...

In this brief article, I hope to put forward three ways guys can build their faith in the local church as they long to have their story heard by...

In fourteen years of ministry, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in how I’ve responded to the difficult people I’ve encountered.

I ask you to open your heart and let's talk about why Black History Month should matter, especially to those of us who are followers of Jesus.

Here are 10 messages every church should be sending to their women.

Ministry scars. Everyone in the Lord’s service will bear them sooner or later.

The truth is, we’re all beggars in desperate need of Jesus. God didn’t ignore us or withhold what we need most. He showed compassion and gave His...

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...

Here are 7 qualities, borrowed from the best of all leaders, Jesus, that congregants are looking for in those who lead well.

Why does a good God allow so much suffering? It’s a question we all wrestle with at some point, especially when trials hit close to home. This...

The challenge with many megachurches is that they are often personality-driven, and the senior pastor often has the last word on everything. These...

It would be very easy to just fall back on the stereotypical answers. But I don’t want to do that, because getting men more involved goes beyond...

Christians, and the church at large, should be cautious in how they approach someone coming from religious trauma. We must respect their...

Perhaps more than with any other label, we must use extreme caution when either demonstrating this gift or receiving it from others, because we are...