Pastors

I have seen and experienced many things that turn people off and cause them to leave and not come back. For most churches, I don’t believe they do these things with malicious intent, but when they happen, instead of welcoming the new visitor back, it pushes them away.

If we are Christ-followers and love God and ourselves enough to study God’s Word—as we’ve been doing consistently in the context of our women’s ministry—shouldn’t we also love our neighbors enough to be able to have intelligible conversations about faith with them?

Pastors stand on the front lines of spiritual battle every day. Discover six powerful ways you can pray for your pastor’s protection, strength, and peace amid the challenges they face.

Pastors see their flock as a God-given responsibility. They strive each day to love each one as Jesus loves them. If a pastor does not care about their flock, then they are not following God’s command to love one another. 

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

Jesus has much to say to us about end times. It’s all right for us to shout something back to him! Why wait? Take a moment and get down on your knees and join the millions who one day will shout in unison, “Jesus Christ is Lord!"

Discover the history, structure, and benefits of Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs for Christian churches.

Worship services around the world reflect their unique cultures through diverse music, community styles, generational inclusion, personal testimonies, and hospitality—revealing God's creativity and uniting believers globally in shared faith.

The question of women’s prodigious participation in church events is truly a look at how God created females. Women are similar to men as created in God’s image and in their responsibilities as ambassadors for Christ, but are unique in their capacity to complement men as equal but different, making their roles complementary.

To bring glory to God, joy to your heart, and more unity to your local fellowship, here are seven ways to love the difficult people in your church.

We’re talking about things no right-thinking godly pastor should attempt to do from the Lord’s sacred place of leadership in His church.

Illustrations often steer the sermon in the right direction. Offer an illustration after every two to three minutes of information. Not only do illustrations help drive certain points home, but they also break up the text so that it's not a litany of information or facts. This keeps the audience engaged and focused on the stated topic.

I believe that it is fair to say that Mormonism and Christianity are quite different. In fact, their basic tenants are mutually exclusive.

You can have a big impact on your men without breaking the bank. How? Follow these four recommendations for a high-impact men’s event.

By curbing burnout at its source, churches can have vibrant ministries for every person in a volunteer position and give them the assurance that their ministry is growing. Then, they will fulfill the ultimate purpose of giving their time and energy to the Lord. 

The pastor or church staff member or the chairman of a committee or a church officer has overstayed his/her welcome. Let’s talk about how to tell.

Have you ever thought: why do we clap? And for whom are we clapping? Do you feel conflicted and confused about it: should I clap, should I not clap?

Our children are under spiritual attack, but the enemy’s tactics are subtle. Learn vulnerable areas where young hearts and minds are being shaped, and how we can respond with grace and God's Word.

The church is increasingly losing regular access to people who no longer attend. Here are four things the next generation of church leaders must know to effectively make disciples in the coming generations.

The terms that are distinctly religious but don’t seem to communicate any longer are a distinct category that causes me concern.