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Now facing its third millennium, the Christian church faces a moment of great historical importance and opportunity.

I came up with this system that has become a very effective way to care for our folks and to cut down on unnecessary and unintentional neglect....

The hits and hurts that can come your way working in ministry are occupational hazards that can tear away at your soul, sap your enthusiasm, your...

Eugene Peterson's latest book, The Pastor: A Memoir honestly reveals how painful and lonely a life in ministry sometimes can be.

Unfortunately, many young pastors head into ministry with the perception that if they just give themselves to their congregations, then they will...

It’s been fifty years since President Johnson declared a “War on Poverty.” So who won?

Those aspiring to pastoral ministry oftentimes dream to the future to one day serve in that capacity and miss some very significant ways he can...

How to be faithful as a seminary student.

Feel free to use this material in your sermons and Bible studies.

Biblical unity is about working through conflicts, avoiding slander and gossip, and being generous in spirit.

An avalanche of comments from PKs revealed what it’s like to live in the shadow of the church. The opinions were pretty strong. And the hurt, deep.

Jesus provided the way for the church to stay relevant, engaged, and active in an ever-changing world. Are you following his plan?

Social media can be your ministry’s best friend or worst enemy. But gone are the days when it can be ignored.

We need more leaders. Or we need to better train the leaders we already have in our churches. Let me give you a few ideas about teaching...

Here are questions to ask, pastor, before you take a public stand on an issue that is facing your community.