Pastors / Leadership Archives

That the Bible advocates and even commands the enforcement of the death penalty seems almost like it should be beyond controversy. The dignity God...

"God wants us to be happy." Hmm. Is that really the message that the Man of Sorrows wants us to take as the motif of Christian discipleship?

Any and all resolutions for good have God’s approval—if we resolve by faith in Jesus. I would like to encourage you to make some autumn...

The second way in which the church bears witness to the gospel is through serving the world and loving those outside the church. No longer being...

There's something self-righteous and hypocritical within us that cries out for the preacher to "let those other people have it!" But this type of...

Many approach the subject of stewardship with long, drawn‑out apologies.

While on the surface global warming alarmism might seem like a peripheral issue, it has profound spiritual, moral, and economic implications for...

Preaching Old Testament narratives can be a very difficult, even frustrating experience. A story may seem exciting, but how is a minister "this...

Most office-holders begin their term by swearing to serve the people, "So help me, God." Do we therefore have a right to expect more of our...

In this timely collection of essays, sixteen Southern Baptist leaders address key issues of theology, polity, and practice to ascertain the future...

If we kick out every church member who belongs to such-and-such a lodge or takes such-and-such a drink, where does that leave us?

US News and World Report religion blogger Dan Gilgoff wonders if gay and ex-gay advocates are moving toward some kind of consensus.

Plan your preaching, but don’t be a slave to your plan. Stay open to the need of the moment. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. That’s nimbleness.

Ideas and strategies toward becoming a workplace ministry-friendly church that mobilizes men and women.

I now want to take up Paul’s charge that "love believes all things." Paul is not calling for a foolish gullibility, but even if you get taken...