Most churches have some type of Christmas Eve services, and Thom Rainer says there are clear trends in how churches approach them. Read More »
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Why Church Leaders Need the Church
When you are in need, let the body serve. You will be better off for it, and you will get a chance to experience the ministry of the church to you. Read More »
Making Space for Rest: A Q&A with Jeff Vanderstelt
“Rest is an expression of our confidence in the good news of Jesus. God is satisfied with His work on our behalf and so are we if we truly rest in it.” Read More »
20 Mistakes Pastors Make During Christmas
When it comes to leading a church throughout the Christmas season, one pastor says he’s made most of the mistakes one can make and he wants you to learn from them. Read More »
5 Ways Local Associations Help Pastors
Eighty percent of church leaders perceive their local association to be a strategic partner with local churches in the Great Commission. Here are five ways they can help pastors. Read More »
Most Popular Bible Verses in 2018 Deal With Fear
From mass shootings to major hurricanes, 2018 was a scary year for many in the United States and around the world. And apparently, some were looking to Scripture to help them get through it all. Read More »
Quarter of Churchgoers Don’t Take Day of Rest
Seventy-seven percent of churchgoers say they take an intentional day of rest and most do so on Sunday, according to a new study of Protestants who attend church once a month or more from LifeWay Research. Read More »
3 Promises for Tired Pastors
Though you are tired from the work of ministry, look to God and find compassion, eternal perspective, and the hope you need to be renewed both physically and spiritually. Read More »
On the Horizon: December 3, 2018
This week in the news: a nation mourns a president and remembers a monumental attack 77 years ago. Read More »
Why Brokenness Is Better Than Giftedness in Ministry
The best pastors I know aren’t necessarily the most gifted, but the most wounded. The most dangerous are the gifted ones who can’t empathize. Read More »