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There is one question and one only which we should ask of the world: May I tell you about Jesus?

The lead pastor and entire elder board of Willow Creek Community Church have announced they will resign to give the church a “fresh start”...

While Facebook is a great place to stay closely connected with your best friends and family members, I would encourage you to add in a ministry...

It always breaks my heart to encounter a church that is ready to implode. Frankly, some churches live in that tension continually. Some cultures...

Paul says that if we have not grown out of spiritual childhood within three years of receiving Christ, we are falling spiritually behind.

While God’s Word will never change, and our churches should never compromise on biblical doctrine, there are changes that need to take place in our...

I’ve heard about the seven deadly sins but I’m wondering which sins they are. Why are they more deadly than any other sin?

If I would have left the church at the typical time a pastor leaves his church over the difficulty and strained relationships (usually around 2-4...

When the new pastor does something unexpected that is clearly unwelcome, be the one who speaks up for him.

Don’t worry about inviting me to church this weekend. Really. Because I’ve been thinking about it… I know we’re friends and you go to church, but I...

How should a pastor, worship pastor, or lay leader choose hymns for his or her local congregation to sing regularly?

Last year I developed a set of questions to ask myself about every sermon before I preach it. This helps me to evaluate its tone, content, and...

One of the easiest mistakes to fall into is “strategy rut.” Meaning you embrace a certain strategy during its anointed heyday but then fail to keep...

I posted a paragraph on Facebook calling for pastors to dress "to inspire confidence." Within 24 hours I had 245 comments. Clearly, people have...

Gluttony is an acceptable sin in the church today. That’s not how God sees the sin of gluttony in our midst.