Church Leaders Update Archives

Columnist and author James Tonkowich talks about recent attacks on religious freedom in America and what we can do to protect ourselves from those...

Every year or so, another scholar claims to have found “secret” evidence that Jesus was married and/or had children. So, is there any proof that...

Roger shares his favorite description of Jesus found in the Bible.

According to a new study from Baylor University, most youth pastors do not feel adequately qualified to identify and work with young people who...

For the Christian, tipping shouldn't be contingent upon the dining experience.

What is the appropriate response to a family member who comes out as gay? Dr. Roger weighs in.

What should we be repeating in our ministries? A survey of Scripture reveals several recurring topics, especially redemption.

In almost every behavior, church members were looking out for their own needs and preferences… You get the picture: I. Me. Myself.

In this third entry in the series on Church Members Extraordinary, we learn that most people read the "ugly" countenance of others wrongly.

I know there are many discouraged pastors of small congregations out there who feel very alone. But it is essential that you know there are many...

The typical church is either plateaued or declining. But then comes the next line: “Well, did you know that...” Here’s a new fill-in line: “Well,...

Are your frustrated with the way your church's small groups are working out? Here are some ways to get them to Activate.

Those of us privileged to do so-called Christian work for a living don't always understand the pressures of the American workforce. So here are...

Our worst instincts will be to blame whatever we don’t like and to turn against each other. Let’s imagine a better scenario, perhaps even one that...