Pastors / Leadership

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for your church to remind your community of the ultimate source of love: God. Here are five creative and impactful ways your church can spread the message of God’s love this Valentine’s Day.

Not just anyone can or should be a pastor. There are certain qualities that should mark their life – fruit of a strong relationship with the Lord. Of course, this does not mean a church or its board will always be able to guard against deception or the sinful choices of individuals. However, the biblical qualifications are in place to help churches make wise decisions when appointing overseers.

We live in a world where nobody seems to be listening anymore. Everybody has something to say and a point to prove. Everybody wants to be understood. Few want to understand. What if the followers of Jesus were different? What if we were known for being exceptional listeners?

While there are many great books that have been written on leadership, there is no book more beneficial for the growth of leaders as the Bible. Here are four examples of how to guide others to the ultimate Leader.

This Valentine’s Day, students will explore the unmatched love of Jesus—a love deeper than any human affection and available to all. Through Scripture, discussion, and hands-on activities, they’ll learn how God’s love is unconditional and never-ending.

Spiritual leader, if you have a strong, gospel identity, you will rest. And if we don’t rest by decision, we will end up resting by default.

From time to time, our outlook needs refreshing. Our output needs sharpening. Our spirits need an uplift. Our days could use a new perspective. Here are some quick fix-its for the pastor’s mental health.

Individualism is one of the greatest threats to our faith. It encourages us to act in our own interests instead of looking to the interests of others (Philippians 2:3-4). Individualism values independence, autonomy, and self-sufficiency rather than growth in community and dependence on God—two defining characteristics of Christian doctrine.With the rise of “me” culture, individualism has become more prevalent. Personal freedom to do what we want has replaced biblicalboundaries instilled by God for our protection. The fixation on self has become toxic to families, churches, and workplaces, resulting in a higher incidence of divorce, decreased church attendance, and individuals who care more about climbing the corporate ladder than working collaboratively for the good of the group.In a world that tells us our autonomic self is our only authority, how can we help restore God to His rightful position on the throne of our lives? It starts by acknowledging Jesus is Lord, worshipping Him, and living in a way that glorifies God.Here are 5 ways to avoid self-serving worship so you can grow in your faith and honor your Heavenly Father:Photo Credit: ©Unsplash/Iyan Kurnia

By learning more about your pastoral care options, you may strengthen both your well-being and your relationship with God.

Why is there so much pain in the world? It’s a question that haunts many of us, especially when faced with personal loss and global suffering. This article explores the complex reality of pain through the lens of Scripture, addressing the effects of a fallen world, human free will, and God’s redemptive power. Discover how, even in the midst of our deepest struggles, God’s love, presence, and hope remain steadfast.

Churches that do more than survive, but thrive for the long haul–effectively ministering for decades and beyond–all seem to have these things in common.

In this brief article, I hope to put forward three ways guys can build their faith in the local church as they long to have their story heard by others, even as it is shaped by Christ.

In fourteen years of ministry, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in how I’ve responded to the difficult people I’ve encountered.

I ask you to open your heart and let's talk about why Black History Month should matter, especially to those of us who are followers of Jesus.

Here are 10 messages every church should be sending to their women.