Church Leaders Update Archives

If I were the pastor, once again, of a church during the Christmas season, here are a few things I would do…

Is it just a matter of personal preference, or does the Bible provide any insight? How can you discern if a song is appropriate for worship at...

How should we answer those who question Christian beliefs and the authenticity of the book we hold so dear? As believers, we should be equipped...

Make the most of your church's one shot to connect with the unchurched this Christmas with five ways that leave a lasting impact.

Emotions are a good thing, but they shouldn’t be the main thing. Here are three dangers with emotion-driven churches.

It's easy to undervalue the true purpose of youth ministry in churches. Learn more in this biblical approach to the topic.

This article shares what discernment entails, and four tips Christians can use to cultivate discernment against false teaching.

Some things like appreciating, forgiving, or praising, can and should be done promptly. Others, like bad reviews, "getting something off your...

Jesus made disciples out of the original twelve apostles by living with them and experiencing life together. He did this in addition to sharing His...

We hear them all the time. Something about these oft-repeated claims just does not seem right, we think. Here are a few that have occurred to me....

Although Christians should always seek to serve the commands of God, we have to be careful that we don’t neglect to build a relationship with the...

With all the extra events, it can be a stressful and time-crunching season for the pastor and his family. He may feel at times like he is carrying...

The suffering of us both continued until I finally humbly filled the prescription I had been subtly taught by my spiritual leaders equaled my...

We’ve all heard them—phrases that sound wise, insightful, and biblical. But are they really?

As Paul said, “We are not ignorant of his devices” (2 Corinthians 2:11). We know how he works. And here are some of the lies we have noticed...