Church Leaders Update Archives

While there were many interested observers of Jesus’ ministry, we learn here that two main groups were closest to him—the Twelve and a group of...

As Christians, we often debate what to teach our youth in the church. We want to guide them, inspire them, and empower them all at the same time.

Many don’t see how much Jesus taught and exemplified hospitality. Jesus ate with sinners throughout His earthly ministry.

The way to tell that the voice you are hearing in your spirit is the Lord and not yourself involves the following…

Is the notion of justification by faith alone just a relic of days gone by, reflecting a nostalgia for a previous time?

What does evangelistic preaching sound/look/feel like? Here are eight characteristics.

Expect this suffering to come, but also expect God to work. Be encouraged that God has counted you worthy to suffer for His name’s sake.

Embrace who you are, and even as you work to refine and improve that person, learn to share yourself with those around you. A habit of openness...

Believer, you are part of a very real spiritual conflict. You may not even be aware of it, which of course means the devil has you right where he...

If we believe the lie that saying no to sin means saying no to happiness, then no amount of self-restraint will keep us from ultimately seeking...

We can appreciate kindness. We can demand kindness. But unless Christ crucified produces in us a penitent heart, our efforts toward kindness are...

Some things you will never figure out in this life. Some mysteries you will eventually see–or the Spirit will reveal them to you or someone much...

The fact that Psalms doesn’t include a soundtrack or notation clues us in to what God values most in our worship songs.

With the added commitments that church life brings, many active, committed Christians are drowning. What can we do?

Studies show two-thirds of young adults raised in the church will leave, but here are five reasons why many never drop out.