Church Leaders Update Archives

All types of people should be not only welcome but deeply loved, brought into relationships, and included in all activities.

Here are ten statements concerning conflict (and villains) in the church about which you might need reminding.

…there are five powerful quotes he spoke that should bring every believer to a place of reflection, conviction, repentance, and change.

If pastoring people, leading churches, managing a staff, and preaching sermons were easy, the Lord would not have to “call” people to do it. He...

Whether your youth ministry is large or small, is rich in curriculum or outreach programs or not, or has the flashy stage and band or not, the real...

Yet despite how heavy this all feels, we can lean upon Jesus in these trying times. We can come before Him in prayer for harmony, unity, and peace...

Church discipline is a hard “pill" for all of us to take and even harder for church leaders because of the great responsibility that comes with...

A Texas flood took dozens of young lives at a beloved Christian camp. In the aftermath, Christian leaders point us back to prayer, hope, and the...

It is a dangerous business when we think we should follow ourselves rather than God.

When churches chase trends instead of truth, it’s not just the sermons that suffer—it’s our souls, and Hosea 4 shows us why it’s time to get back...

Sadly, some pastors are too full of themselves. Here are some warning signs of when their behavior turns narcissistic.

If even God paused after His work, why do we push through without stopping? Discover why rest is not just wise. It’s worship!

Here are seven “wrong ideas” the spiritually immature – those given to “hissy fits,” as my friend put it – have about the Lord’s work.

The “fellowship” quotient of a church – whether the members love the Lord and one another – is one of the most telling features of a congregation,...

We have the ability to see and glean from Jesus’ life and his teachings from the gospel records. Jesus spoke of many things, and I want to...