Church Leaders Update Archives

Maybe some cowboys may pretend to be invincible where they should acknowledge dependence. Good Shepherds never do.

Trust the One who calls you to share the message. And do the thing you fear. When you practice, relax, give it to God, and press on...these 7 steps...

According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, half of all U.S. Christians say that casual sex (meaning sex outside of a committed romantic...

I’ll never forget sitting in the boardroom of a Christian business leader as he boasted of his company as a Christian enterprise. He spoke of the...

Any believer who points the finger at another Christian and says, "You are the reason I no longer go to church" is being dishonest. Unwilling to...

How do you know if that brave new adventure is one that God is calling you to? Here are 7 ways to gain discernment and direction—and go for it!

Ever wondered what makes the Bible the most widely-read book of all time? Here are 13 timeless reasons it stands out from all other religious...

Christians are called to a radical expression of peace in divisive times. Rather than removing ourselves, we are to seek redemption, never revenge.

Christians believe in faith by grace. We embrace suffering, deny our sinful natures, confess our wrongs, love everyone, share the story of Jesus’...

Anyone needing reassurance that God is love need look no further than his own stubborn, rebellious heart. We hate to admit our need, yet God stays...

In recent years, the followers of a conspiracy theory known as QAnon has become more visible in American life. QAnon has moved from the fringes of...

Telling people 'the Bible says so' isn't always enough when it comes to battling sexual temptations. Pastors and church leaders need to be willing...

It’s an odd thing. The more like Jesus Christ I become in this world, the more I become my authentic self, and less a clone of anyone or a copy or...

I was recently at a farmer’s market, and a particular family stood out to me. In a sea of face masks, they were the only ones not wearing them....

Church isn't a place for only 'peace, quiet, and joy.' It's where we should hear about, and lean into, the hardest issues of our day—with the Bible...