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God created His church so that we wouldn’t have to do the journey by ourselves.

Unemployment hurts everyone—men and women alike.

Joab, the hotheaded commander of King David’s army, had been out on a raid when Abner came to visit David. When Joab returned and learned that...

It seems impossible to go through a day without reading a headline regarding racial tensions in this nation. This post started out addressing the...

It often comes as a surprise to believers new to the faith that there are among us, in the Lord’s family, a small but vocal contingent who insist...

Pastor, remember that you are a Christian first. Before God called you to be a pastor, he called you to himself.

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...