Church Matters Archives

A narcissist leader ruins the church by making everything about him or herself in these 10 ways.

The church body is made up of many types of people, including those with special needs. Autism, ADHD and Down’s syndrome are just some of the...

I think there are several lessons on leadership that we can learn from IKEA and the way they sell their products.

Every pastor is faced by the dilemma of whether to marry certain couples. Some of the decisions get complicated really quickly.

If there are reasons for dismissing the minister, faithful leaders can find ways to make it happen without ruining that person’s future...

Being a member of the body of Christ isn’t about me at all. It’s about my loving and worthy Savior.

No one dissects the sermon each week at your church like your pastor.

A pastor’s Christmas Eve message will have a flavor all its own. Because of the relaxed nature of the evening, the sermon is often directed toward...

Today, we live in a different culture with a busyness worldview. Many of us are just as busy on Sundays as other days of the week.

Studies show two-thirds of young adults raised in the church will leave, but here are five reasons why many never drop out.

Anyra Cano Valencia was having dinner with her husband, Carlos, and their family when an urgent knock came at their door.

Ministry Leaders are always looking for new ideas to keep their Bible studies, ministry areas, or Sunday School classes flourishing. Here are a few...

Some of the staff was told by the old pastor that it is common practice for the staff to also put in resignation letters and leave with the old...

As youth serve others, their self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth rises. Best of all, they get to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the...

I often lament the institutional church’s diminished role in society. Yet embedded in this challenge I envision an opportunity to reimagine our...