Church Leaders Update Archives

Being on the receiving end of that misused Scripture has taught me the following things regarding how I’d like to approach my own use of Scripture...

There are ways to overcome compassion fatigue and continue to fulfill our calling to love and serve others with renewed strength. Here are...

There will be times of spiritual attacks and spiritual battles, but God has not left us without help. If we take up the sword of the Spirit daily,...

The joy and warmth that fills our home when we open it to others always energizes and motivates me to say things like, “Sure the group can meet at...

Domestic abuse often isn’t on our radar. And because it’s not something we assume is happening in our congregations, we do not make application...

The church is increasingly losing regular access to people who no longer attend. Here are four things the next generation of church leaders must...

When you are ready to start the healing process, consider taking part in a few things that will be able to help you. Here are six healthy ways to...

Being a mentor and having a mentee is one of the most spiritually satisfying ways of serving God and His children. The primary goal is to build a...

It’s remarkable how the example of manliness in Jesus is so very different from the manly stereotype. Let’s explore three ways in which Jesus set...

The words to “It Is Well with My Soul” live on, inspiring millions to hope that pain has a purpose, that death is temporary, and that faith can...

When you hear the word “ministry,” listening is likely not the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should. Here are three ways that you...

There are lots of bad reasons for leaving a church. But what are some legitimate reasons for leaving?

For the most part, Christians have a broad agreement about what constitutes as “sin.” For example, violence, rage, greed, lust, lying, and theft...

Pastors who have been in the field throughout all their adult years wish someone had told them a few things about this work. The following are some...

A few weeks ago I wrote an article called “Why it’s Important to Keep Tithing in Tough Economic Times” and, quite frankly, I was surprised by the...