Church Leaders Update Archives

Some parts of the Bible are burdensome, others immeasurably amazing. Here's one seasoned pastor's picks of best, worst, and most surprising.

When Influential pastor John MacArthur thinks of preacher and author Beth Moore, he thinks she should “go home.”

What does God look like? Perhaps, following the psalmist, we turn to poetry and hymnody to answer. When you know your sins are forgiven, and the...

Look behind you. Who is following in your footsteps and where are you leading them? It’s never too late to leave a legacy.

First, the good news: Religious leaders are seen as more caring, more likely to be truthful, and can be relied upon to handle resources more...

The current wave of church mergers presents a unique opportunity for declining churches to start a new life cycle. Seniors invest in new...

Few men have a band of brothers. In fact, many men have no close male friends at all. And, if they do, those close friends probably don’t worship...

The preaching of Hell may not be desired, but it is crucial to a lost and dying world. We have a heaven to gain and a hell to shun by placing our...

Matthew 10 is unique in the New Testament. Every believer—particularly those called by God to preach His gospel—should be well acquainted with its...

Those who work with middle- and high-schoolers are some of the greatest unsung heroes around. Here are 7 ways to practically acknowledge youth...

The numbers may seem grim, but the people of God can have a positive impact on this situation. In fact, the church is in a unique position to...

The opportunity is ripe to help people with disabilities find their home in a local church. Here are five ways churches can reach out to and make...

Many of our churches have gotten far astray from God’s plan of making the church a fellowship of believers in a hostile world. Let's make sure...

God designed church to be an irreplaceable catalyst of growth for every Christian. When you skip church, you miss out on some of the spiritual...

Jarrid Wilson was in a lot of pain. A great many people are. What I want to say to those going through a time of deep depression or other issues...