Church Leaders Update Archives

One of the most common stereotypes about the church is that you are supposed to dress nicely. We have a phrase for it: wear your "Sunday best." But...

It’s important that, whether we’re in a position of leadership or not, we avoid the temptation to compare ourselves to those who have been set...

We have sat with somber, heavy hearts after hearing the words of all Johnny Depp endured through his marriage to Amber Heard. The trial between him...

The problem with most bad teaching is there is usually a measure of truth in it. That’s why it is hard to discern. As Spurgeon said, discernment is...

In the Book of Acts 2:42-47, we see 7 characteristics (you may find more) that made the church of that day a powerhouse in their community. We may...

Some Christians who profess great faith in God still struggle to maintain a consistent attendance at any local church.

It's great to get close with people, but it's not helpful to close others off in the process. Here are five radical perspectives to break down...

We have seen the embrace of celebrity culture in the church, where the pastor is viewed as this extraordinary individual, such as a superstar or a...

Grief always goes somewhere. And we have had plenty to grieve within the last couple of years. Thankfully God has not left us without a way to deal...

Here are just five ways we subconsciously make worship about us, and how to get our focus back on the One to whom it’s due.

My Compassion International team and I train global staff and church partners to have a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and community-owned lens....

Churches that do more than survive, but thrive for the long haul–effectively ministering for decades and beyond–all seem to have these things in...

A pastoral prayer is a great way to help the congregation direct their thoughts to God while at the same time experiencing blessing from the...

In this brief article, I hope to put forward three ways guys can build their faith in the local church as they long to have their story heard by...

Being a Youth Pastor or a Youth Volunteer is a tough, but incredibly rewarding gig. Just like everyone else — in fact probably more so — they need...