Church Leaders Update Archives

Spiritual betrayal cuts deep and leaves you asking hard questions about God, the Church, and your own faith. Before you give up, discover the six...

Over the past few centuries, scholars have argued about the benefits of Lent. Do we do it? Do we not? Should I even celebrate Lent if I am not...

Engage with young adults about this issue, ask questions, be humble in your response, and offer hope that our gracious God will one day make all...

While playing secular music in church seems culturally sensitive, there is the danger of it backfiring, in that many unchurched newcomers come to...

What if fasting this Lent actually transformed your habits, not just your diet? These 10 soul-deep shifts can clear out what is draining you and...

There are many reasons a person may feel called into a ministry career, but it is not something to be rushed. If you believe God may be calling you...

It may seem like an impossible task to convince youth that sex is a gift worth waiting for—a gift that God designed for marriage. However, this...

Spiritual leader, if you have a strong, gospel identity, you will rest. And if we don’t rest by decision, we will end up resting by default.

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for your church to remind your community of the ultimate source of love: God. Here are five creative and...

We live in a world where nobody seems to be listening anymore. Everybody has something to say and a point to prove. Everybody wants to be...

From time to time, our outlook needs refreshing. Our output needs sharpening. Our spirits need an uplift. Our days could use a new perspective....

Ministry scars. Everyone in the Lord’s service will bear them sooner or later.

Here are 10 messages every church should be sending to their women.

I ask you to open your heart and let's talk about why Black History Month should matter, especially to those of us who are followers of Jesus.

In fourteen years of ministry, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in how I’ve responded to the difficult people I’ve encountered.