Church Leaders Update Archives

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...

Meditation and mindfulness are hot trends these days, but are these activities that Christians should be participating in? Or will "opening...

In my experience, many of the men who attend small groups say it’s their favorite time of the weak. Nevertheless, it can be a tough hurdle for some...

According to a broad range of men’s ministry experts, including men who have led transformative men’s ministries for years, you need to take a...

It’s easy to worship God when He’s blessing our lives, when things are going right, and when we’re all smiles. But when the bottom falls through...

God is constantly speaking to people. But too often, they miss out on hearing God’s messages because they seek His guidance only when they’re going...

There is much we can learn from the failure of Judas Iscariot and the redemption of Simon Peter. Here are five lessons from their stories.

The often hokey attempts at entertaining the kids they were trying to keep around was not what kept me in the church. It was truth, community, and...

While gratitude is thanking God for what He’s done, praise and worship is adoring Him for Who He is. Here are seven reasons worship is essential to...