Church Leaders Update Archives

The natural drift of the church is to turn increasingly inward. The role of its leaders is to keep turning it outward, over and over again, keeping...

The good news is there are indicators that can give you confidence that you are in the place God wants you to be. 

Most people are comfortable with reading the Bible and praying together, but worship is different. Why is that? People are sometimes less...

You will be a servant. You have no choice if you are to follow Jesus.

Emotions are a good thing, but they shouldn’t be the main thing. Here are three dangers with emotion-driven churches.

It's easy to undervalue the true purpose of youth ministry in churches. Learn more in this biblical approach to the topic.

They teach that the more "faith" you have, the greater your influence over your circumstances. This goes against biblical teachings. We can pray...

This article shares what discernment entails, and four tips Christians can use to cultivate discernment against false teaching.

Pastors are struggling with burnout and discouragement at historic levels.

Thanksgiving is a profoundly Christian holiday in that it focuses us on the God as the true source of all our blessings.

Here are the inspiring stories behind 5 of the most well-known hymns and worship songs.

As Paul said, “We are not ignorant of his devices” (2 Corinthians 2:11). We know how he works. And here are some of the lies we have noticed...

We all get busy, but we must prioritize what matters most, like being involved in a local church. But what are some more specific ways we gain...

There are some great resources helping churches, schools, parents, and more become better equipped to handle the wounds those we love and are...

Tired of sleepwalking through your faith? Matt Chandler’s new 30-day challenge is calling you out of the fog and into fire—one step at a time.