Church Leaders Update Archives

Similar to a teenager in love, or young athlete committed to their game, a believer who is on fire for the Lord is hungry for His presence,...

In light of the diversity all around us, we must learn to speak volumes with our lives at work often without saying a word. How do we do it?

We all sin. We feel that we would classify most of our sins as small things. But, so often a sin is so great, embarrassing, hurtful, or shameful,...

Although we see Yahweh pop up frequently (both Adonai and Yahweh meaning “The Lord”), Adonai gives us more of a hint about what the Lord’s role is...

As we study this passage of Scripture on the biblical teaching of marriage and family, we can use the analogy of a pair of scissors to define the...

Had we not known the first-century church had to deal with church tyrants like Diotrephes masquerading as agents of Christ and brutalizing God’s...

Perhaps the United Methodist Church can learn from its Methodist cousin…before the “traditionalists” have to separate and start their own...

Although the Devil cannot snatch believers away from Christ (1 John 5:18), he is still hard at work to cause division among believers. Because of...

Instead of (or in addition to) focusing on physical or financial wellbeing, as a Christian, why not consider your spiritual health? Here's a...

Dr. Roger answers a reader's question about whether ghosts are real.

God rescued His people out of slavery in Egypt. His greatest command to us is to “love one another.” Though the Bible does not support it, God’s...

Christians are rediscovering the Bible’s teaching on tolerance for practices from other religions. New converts are encouraged to worship Jesus...

Each time the threat of war comes about, Christians find themselves pondering over the questions of if we should support war and if so, when should...

It is a sobering time for the UMC, which has tried to stay unified while wrestling with the issue of human sexuality for decades.

Whether you've just had the best year ever or are thrilled to see it go, the fresh calendar year is a chance to refocus on what matters most...