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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.

As a minister of the Lord Jesus Christ, faithful pastor, you know a great many things. But there is so much we do not know. Here is a partial list….

The name Jesus just feels different, doesn’t it? But why? Why is it… at least somewhat taboo? I think there are a few reasons.

Marriage isn’t outdated—it’s under attack.

When we pray to God, asking for our children to be protected from Satan, we should remember that we aren’t praying to a distant, indifferent entity. No! We’re praying to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! As you pray through the following scriptures, pray expectantly.

We can pray for our friends and neighbors who are deceived by the message or Mormonism. Its fundamental unreliability provides insight into its appeal: the way the message can be altered to suit time and place, the idea of earning special status in eternity, and the idea that we can be gods.

When I observe prayer as a connection in my relationship with God, rather than a chore to complete off my to-do list, I get out of my prayer rut and experience deeper intimacy with God. Here are five ways to get out of your prayer rut!

Good people need forgiveness for their sins just like everyone else.

Prayer is not a formula for receiving every outcome we request, but Scripture gives Christians confidence that God hears them and responds with perfect wisdom and love. These ten prayers focus on desires that reflect biblical priorities, including forgiveness, wisdom, obedience, peace, love, clarity, and a heart and mind shaped by Christ. Readers are encouraged to bring these requests to God while trusting that His answer may involve waiting, redirection, or gradual transformation. The article ultimately offers a practical guide for growing closer to God and aligning everyday life more fully with His will.

Pastors who have been in the field throughout all their adult years wish someone had told them a few things about this work. The following are some of the most important.

Adulting is not easy. Our children are going to make their fair share of mistakes, they are going to put their foot in their mouths at times, and they won't always see all the ways their parents have done their best to love them. Our human nature tells us to keep score, let them know they have failed, and keep our distance when we feel hurt. We gotta give our kids grace for the journey they are on. Prioritize connection over perfection!

Pastor Tommy Brown helps us find a way to slow down and follow Christ with purpose in his book, The Speed of the Soul.

A Pastor is often faced with the tension of either preaching the uncomfortable truth of God’s Word or watering it down to make it more agreeable to the listener.

There’s a battle going on in our thought lives. Let’s see how to silence the lies that steal our confidence, take every thought captive, and renew our minds with the truth.

While the entire Bible stresses certainty and assurance, there's one section of Scripture that stakes out this theme as its central focus—the letter of 1 John.