Pastors / Leadership

Why Would We Settle for Christianity Lite?

Has the Western Church traded truth for trends? When comfort replaces conviction, the mission of Christ stalls.

9 Bible Stories You'll Never Hear in Church

I’m not the only person who avoids uncomfortable realities of Scripture. We do it every day in church, at Sunday school, and in our small group Bible studies.

Top 20 Most Popular Bible Verses from Scripture

Here are the top 20 most popular Bible verses from recent rankings. Let these popular Bible verses spark your curiosity to learn more, and inspire you to read the Bible regularly.

5 Things the Grieving Should Know about Death

It’s not wrong to hate death; our Lord hated it also.

Why Should I Pray the Names of God?

Please tell me about the power that comes from praying through the names of God.

7 Things to Include in Your Grandparent's Ministry at Church

Grandparents can be some of the best assets to our churches. They can also be one of the most neglected sections of our church's population. Because grandparents have lived for many years, they have wisdom and discernment to offer to all those within their church body.

Is Church Membership Optional?

Church membership isn’t like your gym card—you can’t just pay your dues and stay home. Here’s why God calls us to something far deeper, and what it means for your life.

5 Things Christians Say That Don’t Help Anyone

While it is easy to go with the cliché or the slogan, what if we took a moment to think before we just spout off certain phrases that aren’t as helpful as we think they are. I believe if we did, then we might change the words we say.

4 Convicting Reasons You Need Discipleship, No Matter Your Age

When you think about discipleship and mentoring, it’s easy to just picture this process as the older ones teaching the younger ones. While this is a model we see in Scripture, is mentoring or discipling limited only to a relationship based on age? Is it always the older ones teaching the younger ones?

Why the Church Must Stop Blending in and Start Standing Apart

Being liked by the world was never the goal. Being holy is.

3 Ways to Be a Leader, Not a Follower

God calls you to be a leader, not a follower. Here’s how to do so, plus encouraging Bible verses about leadership for inspiration as you work to be a leader, not a follower.

What it Means for Church Leaders to Be ‘Above Reproach’

The phrase came from 1 Timothy 3:2, in the middle of Paul’s instructions regarding qualifying for a leadership position. So, let’s unpack what it means to be above reproach.

6 Amazing Ways to Teach Youth How to Prioritize Their Faith

How do we as leaders get youth–especially those who are on the brink of adulthood—to prioritize their faith? Here are six amazing ways to teach them how to do that.

Is All Christian Music Considered Worship?

Worship is a lifestyle for born-again Believers. But for this article, we’ll focus on one aspect of worship, as it relates to our musical response to God’s revealed glory.

7 Ways to Pray for the Annoying Person in Your Bible Study

Christianity draws the broken, the marginalized, and the desperate. A message of hope and love and peace will do that for those who have been rejected by the world. And responding to the Good News brings with it an amazing community, a belonging many have never experienced, even in their own families. While this is God’s way, the broken and desperate can also be difficult for different reasons.