Pastors

Churches comprise imperfect people led by imperfect leaders; when you combine those two things, you will find something to complain about. By the time you work through these steps, even if your concern still stands, you'll be equipped to address it in a way that builds up rather than tears down the body of Christ. 

With any leadership capacity, the person put into the position naturally has insecurities that must be overcome to be effective. The existence of insecurities within the spiritual leader is no less prevalent and creates a hindrance unless defeated.

Like all of us, churches have many bills. But that’s not the most important reason we give. Here are four simple thoughts on why Christians give money to the church.

A Christian summer camp isn’t just an activity. It’s an investment in your child’s faith, character, and confidence. Here are seven reasons why you should let your kids go to camp this summer.

Churches can help “creasters” move from attending church services once or twice a year to faithful, serving church members. Perhaps they visited a church on Easter or Christmas because of their curiosity or because God was at work in their hearts.

Here are 5 who tried to stop Jesus’ life, death, or resurrection and failed according to God’s plan.

Maundy Thursday reminds Christians that Jesus' final command to love and serve one another—despite our imperfections—calls us to embrace community, grace, and humble service as the heart of lasting faith beyond Easter.

Dear Roger, I grew up at Casas Church. I remember how you occasionally closed each service by asking the congregation to bow their heads and close their eyes. Then, you guided us through a meditation on a particular biblical passage or story. I use meditation as part of my quiet times. These meditations often take me into a Bible passage where I see and learn things that I have never noticed before. I often hear God speaking to me very clearly during those times.

The holiday visitors are those who have a membership or familial attachment to the church, but for whatever reason do not regularly attend other than Christmas and Easter. So how should the church biblically treat Chreasters?  

Many of these ancient hymns offer a broader scriptural perspective of Easter and remind us of deep truths that can enrich our appreciation and understanding of Christ’s sacrifice and victory.

By following this model, or your own inspired version, you will memorably honor the importance of Good Friday’s place in relation to Easter.

It’s remarkable how the example of manliness in Jesus is so very different from the manly stereotype. Let’s explore three ways in which Jesus set an example of true manliness.

As we approach the Easter event, many of us begin to reflect once again on the death of the finest, purest One ever to walk this planet.

...to ignore the rich provisions and helpmates He’s given us forfeits the full life He calls us to live.  

In this Holy Week, may God direct our thoughts and attention towards what matters most, Jesus Christ our King...

There is an innate want to have our needs met but also there is a deep desire to help others. That desire is put there by God so that when He prompts us to help, we will respond in kind. We give to the Church in multiple ways. Here are 7 ways you can give to the Church other than money.

The final third of every Gospel deals with one week in the life of Christ. I want to take us on a journey through the last week in Jesus’ life, so I have listed the major activities on each day.

While not all women are called to start a ministry, every woman needs to hear true messages—especially from the church—about who they are.

Rather than giving valueless, fleeting attention to gifts, candy, eggs or Easter Bunny surprises this year, let us focus on the greatest comeback of all time—the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

Could Judas Iscariot have changed his own destiny by choosing to ask for God's forgiveness like Peter did, instead of committing suicide? Or was he predestined to betray Jesus?