Church Leaders Update Archives

How can you still make an impact in your local church and serve the Lord when you feel yourself slowing down?

Whenever I hear of a friend leaving the Church because of spiritual abuse, disillusionment or hypocrisy I get it. But here is a list that I hope...

At the moment, I’m 78-and-a-half years old. These are a few lessons this life of ministry has taught me…

Listening Isn’t Passive. It’s Spiritual Warfare.

Make no mistake, the leadership of a church – any church – is a vital role. The chosen leader must not only represent the high Biblical standards,...

Most of us would not include those excesses in a list of which to be wary. But for most, I imagine the list might look more like this…

As the church, do we worship our own emotions or God? And how are we to worship in Spirit and in Truth?

Abuse in the church is often a sustained pattern of behavior. Many times, such behavior is known but explained away. The first step in addressing...

We all make mistakes when trying to love our neighbor. Even if we’re intentional about reaching out, there are things each of us could do better.

If your pastor speaks positively about an issue you support, you're probably happy about that. But if he condemns that same issue, it's a different...

I know a little about this right-brain activity, being a preacher, a writer, a cartoonist, and a storyteller. Here are a few of the things I have...

Tithing shows our appreciation for our loving God, and also allows those who serve Him to keep spreading His message of hope and love far and wide....

All types of people should be not only welcome but deeply loved, brought into relationships, and included in all activities.

Here are ten statements concerning conflict (and villains) in the church about which you might need reminding.

…there are five powerful quotes he spoke that should bring every believer to a place of reflection, conviction, repentance, and change.