Pastors / Leadership Archives

Study the ideas that started a Reformation.

What do you do when a major cultural event that does not represent your values threatens to hijack your activities?

I'm not suggesting that we don't need to organize for Bible study and outreach. But do we really agree with the Apostle Paul that it is "God who...

I've made several stupid mistakes in church leadership. Fortunately, the list of ones I've made is shorter than it would have been had I not...

Pastors routinely come to Saturday wondering what happened to the last five days. And where is that sermon you have to preach tomorrow morning?

There is a tremendous influence exerted by the life of one individual. No matter who you are, you occupy a place of influence.

There is a lot of debate over the tools and methods of discipleship but there is no debate over the value of three to four men connecting for the...

Is Christianity dying out in American? Ph.D researcher and practicing evangelical Christian Ed Stetzer says, "Not so fast."

I am an expository preacher, and I am also a Pentecostal. Admittedly, these two categories are not often used in the same sentence.

I was recently asked four compelling questions by Outreach magazine related to the future of the church. They were specific, and as a result,...

Now is the time to plan for a fall festival or an alternative to Halloween for your community.

Joe McKeever offers seven tips for pastors who want to do right in the matter of race relations.

Don’t be afraid to plunge into the mess of leading a small group at your church. Here’s how you can discover and fulfill the potential for growth...

Death is nothing to fear; in fact, we Christians can look forward to it with anticipation.

So, what makes for a faithful preacher? Because God has not called preachers to be successful but faithful, how can we be sure we are staying true...