Pastors

Thousands of students converged at Pepperdine University for a Unite US event, during which hundreds made profound spiritual commitments and were baptized, marking a powerful night of faith. 

I want to address the stuff that surrounds your expository work and help people hear the core of your message better.

The devastating Nepal floods have left thousands of families searching for loved ones and rebuilding lives swept away in minutes. As Christians watch suffering from half a world away, Scripture calls us beyond sympathy into lament, prayer, generosity, and practical compassion.

Attending church together is an intimate experience and it is not one that married couples should overlook. Rather than choosing to go to different churches, going to the same church together is beneficial. This will help your marriage, deepen trust, and cultivate your faith as a married couple. 

Can you imagine God saying, I will love you when you are a sinner before you get saved, but after you get saved, if you sin, I am going to stop loving you? That is a lie straight from the pit of hell, and that is where it needs to return. God will never stop loving you. Period. His love for you is unchanging, unwavering, and unending.

While the Bible is the sacred Word of God, it’s not a sanitized book. It's full of controversial topics that can be difficult to discuss. Here are some suggestions.

A surprising new trend is emerging in Christian churches as data reveals men now outnumber women in attendance, particularly among youth and young adults, overturning a long-standing demographic pattern. 

Drawing from her own ministry experience, Victoria Riollano examines four common challenges pastors’ wives may face.

America once thrived on the vibrant civil associations Tocqueville observed, but a concerning decline in 'third places' and civic engagement now threatens societal well-being and fosters chronic loneliness. 

Gen Z’s social anxiety and fear of judgment often keep them from joining small groups, but with the right approach, these gatherings can become a place of real connection. Creating a safe space, meeting in casual settings, encouraging friend invitations, and promoting groups authentically can make all the difference. With a few simple changes, small groups can feel less intimidating and more like the faith-filled community Gen Z is searching for.

A recent survey reveals that a significant portion of practicing Christians are open to trusting AI for guidance on life's most important questions, including spiritual growth and purpose, even ranking its advice as comparable to a pastor's.

A Texas megachurch's extensive use of over 400 AI-tracking cameras has sparked a furious debate, pitting the pastor's claims of enhanced safety against grave privacy concerns. 

If you’re reading this piece, it’s probably for one of two reasons: 1) to see if your favorite worship song is on this list, or 2) to see if your least favorite worship song is on this list.

There are some knee-jerk things Christians say in crisis situations that we need to stop saying. Even though you mean well, chances are they are not making anything better.

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.

Humanity will always be struggling with 'powder keg' issues. But as Christians, we can shine a light that heals. Here's how to speak truth in love in the midst of fear and tension.

Here are seven qualities, borrowed from the best of all leaders, Jesus, that congregants are looking for in those who lead well.

Rick Warren shares wisdom from decades of ministry and leadership at Saddleback Church. Reflecting on his habit of “resigning” to God each Saturday night, Warren explains how surrender reduces stress and strengthens trust.

A new study reveals a surprising trend: nearly 9 out of 10 US pastors are actively using AI in their ministries, even as a striking 94% express significant concerns about its use when it comes to Scripture. 

Is President Donald Trump the Beast described in the Book of Revelation? Some have drawn bold comparisons, citing his influence and controversial leadership. But do these claims hold up when measured against Scripture?