Pastors / Leadership Archives

Every year, I usually give ten titles as a suggested summer reading list. These are books that either I have read, or plan to. Most are brand new....

Every pastor, every church, and every Christian organization will soon be forced to declare an allegiance to the Scriptures and to the Bible’s...

Summer promises the opportunity to pack a stack of books that otherwise might not fit in the schedule. In this list I suggest some new and current...

A Baptist church in Ohio set off a heated debate when it decided to baptize an infant. Most Baptists would maintain that only those able to make a...

I am optimistic about the church of Jesus Christ. We’ve been through societal transformations before.

In eternity, no one will care about Apple or Google or Wal-Mart. That’s because there’s only one institution on earth that Jesus is specifically...

News reports are filled with stories and analysis about Josh Duggar, the reality television star-turned-conservative activist, who is alleged to...

We are not facing the same gathering storm, but we are now facing a battle that will determine the destiny of priceless freedoms and the very...

When we discuss the gospel and God’s mission, it is tempting to focus solely on theological statements and activities done by the church. However,...

Is it possible to reclaim your religious affiliation if you no longer believe in the doctrines of the faith?

If our only response to same-sex attraction is to call it a sin, we’re missing an opportunity for the gospel. Every Christian wrestles with...

Christians should be known for acts of kindness and grace. It’s how we can be different from the culture. But there are also 3 big concerns about...

"It is… it is going to be an issue.” With those words, the Solicitor General of the United States announced that religious liberty is directly...

As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on same-sex marriage this week, the Church & Culture Team felt it timely to take a recent address...

While listening to an audiobook this morning, I heard the author quote an old Portuguese proverb: ”Beware of the door with too many keys.” He was...