Church Leaders Update Archives

Church is a quirky thing. I love the Church and yet I have wrestled with the Church...especially when it comes to being single.

What are the indicators of an unhealthy church? Here are a few sure signs to be watchful for when it comes to unhealthy church bodies.

Dr. Roger gives readers several things to consider before they leave their church.

Pastors, just so you are reminded, most (actually all…but for my self-righteous friends I’ll say most) of us wouldn’t qualify for any position in...

Would the people of your church have to weep if they lost you? Would be able to remember you for all the good you did to others?

We like to think of slavery as something that only exists in the past. Unfortunately, the institution of slavery is still very much alive, it’s...

Do you need more preschool workers to serve children? Do you need more greeters to greet? Here's why.

I watch church trends. The last few years have been an interesting journey for the church in the United States.

Rob Bell, former pastor and now host of the “Rob Bell Show” on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN television network, is now maintaining that a church that...

About once a year, someone will write a lengthy, semi-disgusted post about the awful state of modern worship. But is the worship itself really the...

If you're a male staff member at a church, consider these three "ghosts" that may be keeping you from doing ministry with women in your church.

The importance of living and expressing gratitude

I did grow up in church and have seen many of my friends leave the church, so I may have a bit of insight into the question. I’ve seen friends get...

Everyone loves to sing. And truth is, everyone CAN sing. Yup. I said it.

Being forced into very unique and challenging conditions either makes you grow or takes you down. We chose growth, and here’s what we learned...