Church Leaders Update Archives

The term “church shopping” rubs me the wrong way. Yet, sadly, not only do many of us use it, but it also adequately describes how many of us look...

If you grew up in the Church like I did, you probably heard at least one sermon which compared Christians to sheep.

Racial unity is a topic that I’m glad to see more churches in our country addressing.

Your unbelieving friend is going through a difficult time, so you suggest that he pray to God about what is going on. But does God hear his prayer?

A recent cover story in the Harvard Business Review was titled, “What Really Keeps CEOs Awake at Night.” The article explored such things as brand...

One day we will stand on level ground, before the Savior of our souls. Side by side. And we will see that we weren’t really that different after...

The Charlie Brown figurine is on my desk to remind me that the most liberating truths I've heard didn't come to me from august heroes of the faith...

Leadership is not for the faint of heart.

The point is for you the pastor to figure out the dozen or so most important principles by which you believe God’s church should be functioning.

I believe churches care about widows but don’t know what to do. Church staffs are stretched thin, other programs take priority. Folks care but...

Every question deserves an honest answer. Do you know how to respond?

After you have been married a few years, you will encounter other young women who are scared to death about marrying a minister.

Do you long for a time when your worship seemed sweeter, or more genuine?

My end-of-year Bible reading right now is anything but Christmas-festive. The reading plan has me in Revelation, reading about Jesus the...

Jesus instructed us “not to worry” (Matthew 6:31;34), yet that is what plagues us. Constantly pulled from one side of an over-commercialized...