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3 Things the Next Generation of Church Leaders Must Know

3 Things the Next Generation of Church Leaders Must Know

The church is increasingly losing regular access to people who no longer attend. Here are four things the next generation of church leaders must...

Erica Wiggenhorn

3 Things the Next Generation of Church Leaders Must Know

3 Things the Next Generation of Church Leaders Must Know

The church is increasingly losing regular access to people who no longer attend. Here are four things the next generation of church leaders must...

Erica Wiggenhorn

Barna Research Reveals the Crisis No One Talks about among Struggling Pastors

Barna Research Reveals the Crisis No One Talks about among Struggling Pastors

As Barna research reveals an alarming rise in loneliness and despair among pastors, the Church is called to awaken to the hidden burdens behind the...

6 Strategies for Dealing with Burnout from Church Volunteering

6 Strategies for Dealing with Burnout from Church Volunteering

By curbing burnout at its source, churches can have vibrant ministries for every person in a volunteer position and give them the...

Michelle S. Lazurek

My 7 Worst Mistakes as a Pastor

My 7 Worst Mistakes as a Pastor

There is a huge reason for not dwelling on our failures and mistakes: God works even in our mistakes and can make good emerge from them. On to my...

5 Mental Health Misconceptions in the Church

5 Mental Health Misconceptions in the Church

I’ve heard some churchgoers push back against taking medication for mental health issues by saying that Jesus is enough. He’s all you need. And...

10 Signs Someone Has Held Their Church Position Too Long

10 Signs Someone Has Held Their Church Position Too Long

The pastor or church staff member or the chairman of a committee or a church officer has overstayed his/her welcome. Let’s talk about how to...

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10 Things Healthy Churches Do Well

10 Things Healthy Churches Do Well

Here are ten things healthy churches do well– particularly when it comes to dealing with problems.

10 Things Healthy Churches Do Well

10 Things Healthy Churches Do Well

Here are ten things healthy churches do well– particularly when it comes to dealing with problems.

Our Top 12 List for the 'Most Influential' Pastors Today

Our Top 12 List for the 'Most Influential' Pastors Today

Here are twelve of today’s most influential pastors—with a bonus added at the end.

What Is the Five Fold Ministry and Is it Biblical?

What Is the Five Fold Ministry and Is it Biblical?

When I first heard the phrase “five-fold ministry” my mind immediately went to the “five-tool players” of baseball. Is this just a pastor who can...

4 Reasons Why the Church Needs to Reform Its Teaching on Mental Illness

4 Reasons Why the Church Needs to Reform Its Teaching on Mental Illness

I think the discussion is relevant, but if we are going to go there, we need to do it with a robust understanding of the issue. Here are four...

Do Prophets Still Exist Today?

Do Prophets Still Exist Today?

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...

30 Benedictions and Doxologies from the New Testament

30 Benedictions and Doxologies from the New Testament

Ever wanted just the right verse to read at the end of your worship service, or to conclude your sermon, but couldn’t think of one?

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5 Reasons Choosing Joy Is a Daily Wellness Practice

5 Reasons Choosing Joy Is a Daily Wellness Practice

Life in this fallen, broken world can be hard. We all face challenges with family, work, health, or money. Sometimes, just getting through the day...

How Much Control Do We Actually Have Over Our Thought Life? - Your Nightly Prayer

How Much Control Do We Actually Have Over Our Thought Life? - Your Nightly Prayer

We may not control our circumstances, but we have the power to choose our thoughts—discover how focusing on positive, joyful memories can transform...

What Does the Bible Say about How We Should Treat the LGBTQ+ Community?

What Does the Bible Say about How We Should Treat the LGBTQ+ Community?

The LGBTQ+ community has become a way of life that resonates with many in Gen Z, and it has become prominent in the mainstream culture. While it is...

Becoming Unbothered - The Crosswalk Devotional - May 14

Becoming Unbothered - The Crosswalk Devotional - May 14

True humility, as taught in Romans 12:3, means recognizing our need for grace and responding to others not with pride or judgment, but with sober...

A Prayer for Families Walking through Estrangement - Your Daily Prayer - May 13

A Prayer for Families Walking through Estrangement - Your Daily Prayer - May 13

Estrangement in family is an awful reality; it's yet another glaring truth that shows us it's not supposed to be this way.

Chelsey DeMatteis

4 Ways Surrendering to God Can Radically Change Your Life

4 Ways Surrendering to God Can Radically Change Your Life

Surrendering is often associated with giving up something against our will, or a defeated wave of the white flag after experiencing loss. But...

Jessica Kastner