Pastors / Leadership Archives

If you want to increase engagement in your class or group, you need to move from being a sage on the stage to a guide on the side.

Readers will think of exceptions. But by and large, these statements have been found to be solid and trustworthy throughout long years of ministry.

To those who insist Scripture knows nothing about pastor search committees–or any other kind of committee for that matter–we respond, “Scripture...

My friend continued to love Jesus more and more, despite my best efforts. And what was even more shocking to me was that she continued to be my...

Every generation sees hot-button issues. These are issues which often matter; issues that need to be addressed. God cares about real people and...

This is a common question among churchgoers. The first place to start in answering this question is to find out the specific needs of your church...

Every day our world seems to grow darker and filled with fear. As Christian women, we are desperate for female leaders who can boldly remind us of...

I love the team I have the privilege of leading at Meck. They are dedicated, loyal, unified, joyful and deeply missional. Sadly, staff discord and...

The last few weeks have been excruciating for the Southern Baptist Convention and for the larger evangelical movement. It is as if bombs are...

ask anyone why they joined a particular church, and you’ll often hear the words, “The people were so friendly,” or “They really made me feel...

We are in dire need for Bible-minded, God-honoring Christians to step up and run for office–NOW!

Here are some things I try to think about when I’m preparing a message or preaching to the church or a youth meeting or midweek class. I don’t...

The church does not belong to pastors or congregations but to Christ alone.

When we engage in corporate prayer we should also think outside the confines of our own personal church family.

Rather than letting dissatisfaction fester to the point that we leave the church or become embittered, what can we do to deal with our...