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While Facebook is a great place to stay closely connected with your best friends and family members, I would encourage you to add in a ministry...

Going into the ministry? Bring along a Bible, a theological education, a willingness to work and serve and love, and a good sense of humor.

Don’t worry about inviting me to church this weekend. Really. Because I’ve been thinking about it… I know we’re friends and you go to church, but I...

When the new pastor does something unexpected that is clearly unwelcome, be the one who speaks up for him.

While God’s Word will never change, and our churches should never compromise on biblical doctrine, there are changes that need to take place in our...

If I would have left the church at the typical time a pastor leaves his church over the difficulty and strained relationships (usually around 2-4...

If you've been at the same church for a long time and have struggle to make friends or build community, here are 3 important tips to help you out.

I posted a paragraph on Facebook calling for pastors to dress "to inspire confidence." Within 24 hours I had 245 comments. Clearly, people have...

Last year I developed a set of questions to ask myself about every sermon before I preach it. This helps me to evaluate its tone, content, and...

The top dozen lessons I've learned regarding what not to do in over 35 years as a pastor's wife...

One of the easiest mistakes to fall into is “strategy rut.” Meaning you embrace a certain strategy during its anointed heyday but then fail to keep...

I wouldn’t be in ministry today if I hadn’t learned how to be patient and forgiving when offended or hurt by my church. If you, like me, have been...

I have a conviction. Disagree with it if you want, but I believe it to the core of my being. God wants churches to grow.

The results of a new survey from Lifeway Research may come as a surprise to pastors and worship leaders.

Our society is drifting away from our godly heritage and is turning its back on God’s dealings with mankind.