Church Leaders Update Archives

5 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Christmas Services

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

5 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Christmas Services

12 Things Pastors Should Make a Habit—and 5 They Shouldn't

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

12 Things Pastors Should Make a Habit—and 5 They Shouldn't

What Does it Look Like to Go and Make Disciples Today?

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...

What Does it Look Like to Go and Make Disciples Today?

4 Half-Truths That Christians Believe

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....

4 Half-Truths That Christians Believe

8 Ways to Encourage Your Pastor during the Busy Holiday Season

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...

8 Ways to Encourage Your Pastor during the Busy Holiday Season

Why the Church Needs to Stop Stigmatizing Mental Illness

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

Why the Church Needs to Stop Stigmatizing Mental Illness

7 Phrases Christians Like to Say That Aren't Biblical

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

7 Phrases Christians Like to Say That Aren't Biblical

5 Lessons from the Early Church to Be Thankful for Today

The book of Acts offers invaluable insights that should guide the Church, especially in the context of our modern society. The lessons found in...

5 Lessons from the Early Church to Be Thankful for Today

Opening Prayers Helpful for Beginning Meetings, Church, and Events

Here are powerful opening prayers to help focus our efforts on striving for the peace that transcends all understanding. Use them to begin asking...

Opening Prayers Helpful for Beginning Meetings, Church, and Events

What Makes Anthems Like “In Christ Alone” So Powerful?

Why theology sound lyrics make ‘Christus Victor (Amen)’ the next big staple worship song.

What Makes Anthems Like “In Christ Alone” So Powerful?

10 Things Pastors Can Do to Save Their Sanity

Discover 10 practical strategies pastors can use to protect their sanity and sustain their well-being in ministry.

10 Things Pastors Can Do to Save Their Sanity

6 Crucial Things the Bible Says Make a Great Leader

We can be leaders in a number of ways: in our households, our workplaces, our communities, and our churches. The important thing is to be a godly...

6 Crucial Things the Bible Says Make a Great Leader

Should Christians Use Scare Tactics to Share the Gospel?

Think about the way God describes those who belong to him. It all points to a relationship based on God’s love and not fear.

Should Christians Use Scare Tactics to Share the Gospel?

6 Hardships of Youth Ministry and How to Overcome Them

How can youth ministers do an effective job of making disciples? Here are six hardships of youth ministry and how to overcome them.

6 Hardships of Youth Ministry and How to Overcome Them

Why Do We Sing at Church?

There are many social gatherings where we do not gather and sing. And yet every Sunday morning across the globe people gather and sing songs — some...

Why Do We Sing at Church?