Church Leaders Update Archives

The challenge with many megachurches is that they are often personality-driven, and the senior pastor often has the last word on everything. These...

When a minister goes through his days without a clear purpose other than reacting to everything that comes up, he will accomplish so little that he...

Lies left unchecked can keep churches from fulfilling their God-given purpose and potential.

Even as Christians, the fear of death often lingers—not of what comes after, but of the pain and process itself—yet we can find hope in Jesus’...

Every church will look different – most churches have their own culture, have a variety of giftings among the congregation, and are led by pastors...

The late Pope Francis once urged pastors to keep sermons under 10 minutes, sparking a debate on whether brevity or depth should guide sermon...

Pastors and Christian ministries are mobilizing to provide relief for those affected by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, California. Pastor...

Experiencing God through worship has presentationally changed over time, but elementally remained the same. To understand where contemporary...

Why is today's church turning a blind eye to these destructive sin issues?

The seven deadly sins, as identified by Pope Gregory 1 in the late sixth century, are considered categories of sin: pride, envy, wrath, gluttony,...

Use these to help prepare your own messages.

Brandon Patterson, a young seminary student, fulfilled a long-held prayer to speak before kings when Former President Jimmy Carter personally...

Scandals involving Christian leaders have far-reaching effects on the church, its congregation, and its credibility in the world, often leading to...

We are all able to pray and talk with God about anything. Sometimes, it can help to have a framework that propels us into specific prayers for...

Being a Christian leader is a high and noble calling. It requires carrying a heavy cross—just as Jesus did. It’s my hope that you’ll recognize...