Pastors / Leadership Archives

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

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

If pastoring people, leading churches, managing a staff, and preaching sermons were easy, the Lord would not have to “call” people to do it. He...

Whether your youth ministry is large or small, is rich in curriculum or outreach programs or not, or has the flashy stage and band or not, the real...

The Bible commands it. Jesus modeled it. So why are so many churches avoiding it? Lifeway’s latest findings uncover a growing silence on sin in the...

With a clear distinction between what is conviction by the Holy Spirit and what is shame—from our flesh or the fleshly actions of others—here are...

There was a time when it was easier to pastor a church than it is today. Today, let’s encourage him. Let’s “give him heart,” as the word...

When doing the right thing could cost you everything, what do you choose? This story might give you the courage you’re desperate for.

The women and men who followed Jesus closely, listening as he spoke, witnessed the working out of his kingdom message as he healed, fed, forgave,...

A Texas flood took dozens of young lives at a beloved Christian camp. In the aftermath, Christian leaders point us back to prayer, hope, and the...

Church discipline is a hard “pill" for all of us to take and even harder for church leaders because of the great responsibility that comes with...

It is a dangerous business when we think we should follow ourselves rather than God.

Do present-day Americans recognize and appreciate the pivotal role the Bible played in paving the way for America’s independence? 

Yet despite how heavy this all feels, we can lean upon Jesus in these trying times. We can come before Him in prayer for harmony, unity, and peace...

Prayer is not merely a passive activity but an active engagement with the Almighty, seeking His guidance, wisdom, and peace.