Pastors / Leadership

There was a time when it was easier to pastor a church than it is today. Today, let’s encourage him. Let’s “give him heart,” as the word “encourage” actually means. Here are three thoughts on that subject…

My goal today is to share with you six Hebrew words that might be helpful for you to know. But my goal is to merely whet your appetite and encourage you to consider studying the original languages for yourself.

An elder at a Presbyterian church noticed many other Christian men – including born-again, Spirit-filled, faithful followers of Christ – went through the motions on Sunday morning. They attended church only to keep their wives happy. Or they had stopped attending altogether.

Tithing shows our appreciation for our loving God, and also allows those who serve Him to keep spreading His message of hope and love far and wide. Let’s briefly explore 5 common questions people have about tithing.

Do present-day Americans recognize and appreciate the pivotal role the Bible played in paving the way for America’s independence?

When churches chase trends instead of truth, it’s not just the sermons that suffer—it’s our souls, and Hosea 4 shows us why it’s time to get back to the basics that actually grow our faith.

Yet despite how heavy this all feels, we can lean upon Jesus in these trying times. We can come before Him in prayer for harmony, unity, and peace to flow out in our lives and land.

So many biblical truths look good on paper and sound great when we’re spouting them. And yet, judging by the way we live, the Lord’s people probably do not believe the following…

Prayer is not merely a passive activity but an active engagement with the Almighty, seeking His guidance, wisdom, and peace.

There is so much talk and discussion these days about the antichrist, the Second Coming, the mark of the beast, and so many other end times subjects. I’ve never read or heard anyone talk about what’s going on in Heaven before the beginning of the Great Tribulation. Can you help me here?

We crave success, but it's fruitfulness that God values. Here’s how to trade striving for abiding—and start bearing fruit that actually matters.

I would like to say to every minister I know that unless you are sure the Holy Spirit inside you is saying, “This is the time. Walk away now,” don’t do it. Do not resign abruptly or impulsively.

We’ve gotten into the habit of putting our spiritual lives into a box labeled “Sunday Mornings Only!” that gets put back on the shelf the second we get home from church.

Planning a mission trip? Don’t go without these five powerful prayers. They’ll help you check your motives, face spiritual battles, and figure out if this is the beginning of something much bigger.

The “fellowship” quotient of a church – whether the members love the Lord and one another – is one of the most telling features of a congregation, one of the most dependable indicators of the health of the church, and one of the best predictors of its future usefulness in the Kingdom.