Ava Pennington

Being called to ministry includes a call to pray for those to whom we’re ministering. But what does that look like?

Once you have decided to give her a smart phone, here’s what she needs to know before you place te phone in her hands.

Did you know 70% of teens hide their online activity, 59% interact with strangers, and 1 in 12 will meet a stranger in real life?

What should we be repeating in our ministries? A survey of Scripture reveals several recurring topics, especially redemption.

I will stand for morality and against a sinful secular culture, but I will do it with a tender heart and tears in my eyes.

The Christmas season doesn’t have to consume us with stress. By being intentional, we can experience the joy of the season, too!

Pastors have a responsibility to shepherd those in their ministries. But what to do when the danger comes from other leaders?

There are 6 things parents of prodigals are ready to STOP hearing, but 9 ways to encourage and be a friend to them.

We are role models, whether we intend to be or not. So what example are we providing those in our ministries?

“Always on, always here for you.” It’s a great slogan for a radio station…but not for a ministry leader.

God isn’t just another imperfect father figure. He’s not a deadbeat dad. He is the perfect, holy creator of the universe.

Life is all about tension. Growth and decay. Light and dark. We see it in our spiritual lives, too. Even in prayer.

In honor of the women in our lives and churches, I surveyed a group of pastors’ wives for their thoughts on ministry and marriage.

This is not a game. Not a show. And perfection? Not a chance. So before Easter arrives, now is the time to manage expectations.

Christianese is a foreign language composed of Christian clichés. It's no wonder visitors make a beeline for the exit and never return.

Greatness – in the way it is generally understood - is not extolled in Scripture. Again and again, Jesus explained way of humility.

Social media can be your ministry’s best friend or worst enemy. But gone are the days when it can be ignored.

Thinking about stepping away from a commitment you’ve made as you face a new ministry season? Before you do, keep reading.