Editor’s Note: This article from Lifeway Research helps us all understand the uphill battle we face in our current culture. Let us take in the information as a clarification of our understanding and further heed the clarion call to speak the truth in love to a dying world that desperately needs to hear it. Trust … [Read more…]
For those who prefer in-person over online worship, the sense of connection to other people drives them, according to Pew Research. By Aaron Earls Sorry, pastor. You probably aren’t the main reason someone wants to physically attend a worship service. They’re showing up in person because of the other people in the room. But you … [Read more…]
As new leaders step into their ministry calling, we must prioritize discipleship and enabling them to find success in their new role. By Aaron Summers Summer is often a time of change for ministers. Throughout our ministry, our family moved to a new church four times during the summer. For many churches, a new “church … [Read more…]
Ok, time for a confession. I love video games. I have played video games on a somewhat regular basis since I first sent Pac-Man flying across the screen gobbling up pellets and power pellets on my Atari 2600. From there, I swung across alligators in Pitfall, moved on to the NES as Mario and Link, … [Read more…]
Editor’s Note: Student Ministry is near and dear to my heart. It’s where I started in ministry and as my family has moved through the student ministry at my church, I’ve had the chance to stay involved. So, occasionally when I run across a student ministry article worth reading, it’s going to show up here. … [Read more…]
At one point in my ministry, I ran across an interesting church situation: A quaint country church who couldn’t seem to keep a pastor. This church, like many of our SBC churches, was a smaller church outside a small population center. The 30ish congregants were farmers and blue collar families with an average age around … [Read more…]
Many pastors struggle with depression to some degree. Here are some suggestions to help you live, not simply endure. By Marty Duren Disclaimer: Nothing in this article should be construed as a medical evaluation or as offering a specific medical diagnosis or advice. In my days as a young pastor, depression was not a subject … [Read more…]
Jesus wants you to have peace, but He is the only one who can genuinely give it. As a pastor, how can you lead from a position of peace? By Aaron Summers I often find myself, and others, battling some level of anxiety. We use other words: stress, issues, worries, difficulties, storms, frustrations, and fears. … [Read more…]
Your ministry will never be stronger than your marriage, so ministry couples should avoid buying into these dangerous marriage myths. By Mark Dance Pastors are the only professionals on the planet who are required to win at home and work. Our biblical job description has been clear about this for more than two millennia (1 … [Read more…]
Photo by Akin Cakiner on Unsplash Rejecting scarcity thinking and adopting an abundance mentality produces at least four life-changing results as you lead your church or ministry. By Daryl Crouch Will we have enough? If you’ve ever started a church, led in church revitalization, or pastored a local church of any size, that question drives … [Read more…]