Pastors / Leadership

Let’s look at how the church, and we as congregants, can recognize the overlooked people in our churches and help them feel welcome and valued.

One major reason people leave the church today is because they came from a place of spiritual abuse. Here are five steps that the Body of Christ can take to combat and prevent spiritual abuse in the Church.

Lies left unchecked can keep churches from fulfilling their God-given purpose and potential.

Full of courage, daring, and even spies! The Bible book of Joshua shows that obedience to God supersedes all, even when the going gets tough and uncertainty lurks around every corner. Here are three ways to follow like Joshua, becoming a more effective leader in the process.

Anyone who begins to pastor a church should recognize two big things: There are lessons to be learned if you are ever to do this well, and most of them are learned the hard way. Your scars will attest to your education.

The seven deadly sins, as identified by Pope Gregory 1 in the late sixth century, are considered categories of sin: pride, envy, wrath, gluttony, lust, sloth, and greed.

Why is today's church turning a blind eye to these destructive sin issues?

I will pray this little prayer almost every day of my life: “Set a guard upon my mouth, O Lord. Keep watch over the door of my lips” (Psalm 141:3). Let the minister of the Lord pray this prayer before opening God’s Word to proclaim His message.

Among the central themes of the Bible are money and stewardship.

While staying in one church for many years might be ideal, there are legitimate reasons why someone might want to switch churches. Before making a change, do some prayerful reflecting so that whenever you leave a church, you leave well.

Spiritual burnout isn’t solved by hacks but by a steady, faithful journey with Jesus—here’s how to stay the course.

If you’ve drifted from church, it’s time to ask why. These 7 reasons will challenge everything you thought about faith and community.

Want a 31-hour work week, move to Paris!

Satan loves to throw challenges at you. If you can worship during his tricks, you’ll come to learn that praise and worship are not about how you feel. It's about worshipping God and trusting His victory. Here are 5 ways to win through worship.

Use these to help prepare your own messages.