Church Leaders Update Archives

As a worship leader, you must be aware of so much while you’re leading: the music, what your instrumentalists and vocalists are doing, where the...

Are you and I engaging in behavior which inhibits the purpose, growth, and strength of the local church? Here are five simple ways you can be a...

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is a biblical concept spoken by Jesus in Luke 6:31 and Matthew 7:12; it is commonly referred to...

Lay leaders need to learn flexibility as they work with their pastors. And, in turn, pastors can demonstrate that they value their volunteer...

When Jesus was asked about the most important commandment, he made it very simple for us when he said, “You must love the Lord your God with all...

Theology is studying God. Christian theology is knowing God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Theology is “the queen of the sciences.” This was not...

It was Sunday morning, and calm prevailed as I entered our church sanctuary. To my horror, I learned bombs had gone off in two churches a short...

If you had, like so many in the Bible, an opportunity to ask Jesus one question, what would it be? Or, like me, would you have no question at all?

Much of my present ministry is as a spiritual director to others, and an increasing number of pastors are coming to see me. As I listen to them, I...

As I was recently reading through the book of Exodus, I was inspired by Moses. His life and culture may have looked a lot different from mine,...

People come and go—that’s the nature of life in general. When ministry relationships break down and it’s time to part ways,...

We are already seeing alarming moves toward gene editing and performance-enhancements for conceiving children. The move to design babies is indeed...

The Equality Act is making its way back through Congress this year. The act, which is being painted as a pro-LGBT law, is coming across to many...

Jesus loved teaching with simple stories and parables. Why? Because the most profound truths are often communicated with short sayings, stories,...

What does it matter if you’re “liked,” if you are loved? What does it matter if you are retweeted, if you can be reborn?