Church Leaders Update Archives

Here are just five ways we subconsciously make worship about us, and how to get our focus back on the One to whom it’s due.

My Compassion International team and I train global staff and church partners to have a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and community-owned lens....

Churches that do more than survive, but thrive for the long haul–effectively ministering for decades and beyond–all seem to have these things in...

A pastoral prayer is a great way to help the congregation direct their thoughts to God while at the same time experiencing blessing from the...

In this brief article, I hope to put forward three ways guys can build their faith in the local church as they long to have their story heard by...

Being a Youth Pastor or a Youth Volunteer is a tough, but incredibly rewarding gig. Just like everyone else — in fact probably more so — they need...

The “political stumping” pastor runs the risk of alienating half his audience by focusing on politics over people. Here's how to be careful about...

Gen Z’s social anxiety and fear of judgment often keep them from joining small groups, but with the right approach, these gatherings can become a...

Paul’s words here are as life-changing today as they were in the first-century world. In an age known for its 'cancel-culture,' the call to be...

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for your church to remind your community of the ultimate source of love: God. Here are five creative and...

Not just anyone can or should be a pastor. There are certain qualities that should mark their life – fruit of a strong relationship with the Lord....

I ask you to open your heart and let's talk about why Black History Month should matter, especially to those of us who are followers of Jesus.

When our church was about to welcome a new pastor, I contacted him to ask what we could do for him. “Tell me the top three things you want from...

From time to time, our outlook needs refreshing. Our output needs sharpening. Our spirits need an uplift. Our days could use a new perspective....

We live in a world where nobody seems to be listening anymore. Everybody has something to say and a point to prove. Everybody wants to be...