Church Leaders Update Archives

The “political stumping” pastor runs the risk of alienating half his audience by focusing on politics over people. Here's how to be careful about...

Gen Z’s social anxiety and fear of judgment often keep them from joining small groups, but with the right approach, these gatherings can become a...

Paul’s words here are as life-changing today as they were in the first-century world. In an age known for its 'cancel-culture,' the call to be...

Not just anyone can or should be a pastor. There are certain qualities that should mark their life – fruit of a strong relationship with the Lord....

When our church was about to welcome a new pastor, I contacted him to ask what we could do for him. “Tell me the top three things you want from...

Christian leaders urged believers to pray for the families of the 67 victims killed in the tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines...

In the Lord’s work as in anything else in life, there are essentials and non-essentials. There are the loadbearing features and the cosmetic for...

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...