Church Leaders Update Archives

Discussions about modesty are difficult in a desensitized culture, but church leaders have the responsibility to strategically educate and equip...

I have been more miserable as a devout Christian. I do not enjoy life following the things I am taught at church. How do I pray for God to end my...

From origin, to purpose, to circumstances, biblical names are rich with meaning. Here's a look at names in the Bible and their significance.

A core component of leading small groups is facilitating conversation. Here's why asking questions, and inviting silence, are two of your most...

In Luke 12:15, Jesus warned us to be wary of every form of greed. So that must mean it can come in a variety of flavors. Still, it’s...

This famous psalm is God’s gift to the weary; God’s blessing to the bereaved, and the Lord’s invitation to come to Him again.

Dr. Winfield Bevins of Asbury Theological Seminary takes the Augustinian view of the liturgy and answers the question, "Why are so many young...

You are not the judge of your own work. Teach that class, preach that sermon, counsel that troubled one, write that article, study that text, pray...

Do the youth in your church and in your home see the gospel clearly at work? Have they witnessed first-hand the transformative power of the Gospel...

Be courageous, pastor. Teach your people to give. But let no one accuse you of pressuring them to give. They will anyway. Expect it and shrug it...

Small churches may not be "big" in numbers, but they can be "healthy" in critical ways. From personal relationships to personal development, small...

Maybe 'in the image of God' is more 'bodily' than we ever thought. Maybe that’s why it takes such a callous heart to look at an embryo rubbing his...

Sometimes in a failed marriage, it's actually the wife who cheated. So many assume it's the man. Here's how churches can help men get the support...

These four amazing hymns are classic and beloved not only for their beauty and depth, but also for the great stories behind their creation.

So whether you want to explore a different way to do your Bible study with a group of single Christians, or if your single Christians Bible...