Church Leaders Update Archives

Going on a mission trip extricates you from the chaos and materialism of your normal life and airdrops you into a place where none of your daily...

When you start a new church and you are the pastor and you’ve done it your way, be careful not to “own” the church. According to Matthew 16:18,...

As a pastor’s wife, my family and I have been the recipients of some lovely gifts that blessed us in special ways. Here are seven unique ideas to...

Does it matter what we wear to a church service?

I was enjoying myself well–until the sharing time began. Each person in the room began to share personal struggles.

God’s heart isn’t that his people would constantly be in conflict over who has more control or power. That misses the point entirely. The way of...

Here are 10 of the most damaging forms of gossip you’ll often find in churches today.

The goal is to resolve conflict in a godly way. So, I want to share six important biblical keys to remember when facing conflict.

Here are a few strategies to help you stay engaged and recover your joy when you find yourself becoming bored with church.

While it is easy to go with the cliché or the slogan, what if we took a moment to think before we just spout off certain phrases that aren’t as...

Life is filled with challenges and uncertainty. Because of this, it is not unusual to seek guidance and wisdom along the journey. You may know...

Here are twelve of today’s most influential pastors—with a bonus added at the end.

How do we as leaders get youth–especially those who are on the brink of adulthood—to prioritize their faith? Here are six amazing ways to teach...

To be effective publicly, we must be effective and diligent in our private studies. So, the question arises: how do I get the most from my Bible...

Though the message behind the creation of the “coexist” symbol is a positive one, it falls short of God’s design for us and our relationships and...