If our aim is moving from an initial salvation to ongoing discipleship, the gospel we share should lay the foundation for a new believer’s discipleship. Read More »
Pastors
4 Traits People Should See in Their Pastor During a Pandemic
What do I want our people to learn from me during this time? What traits do I want them to carry through—and beyond—this current crisis? Read More »
Recovering Tolerance as a Christian Virtue
We need to realize that something is twisted in our heart if our love for one another is diminished because we can’t see eye-to-eye on a given issue. Read More »
7 Painful Friendship Struggles of Pastors
The older we get, the harder it seems to maintain friendships, let alone form new ones. But for those in ministry, there are additional, unique challenges. Read More »
Why Giving Thanks Now Prepares You for What’s Next
Sometimes we get so caught up in what we want God to do in and through us in the future that we miss what God is doing in and through us right now. Read More »
4 Steps to Survive a Ministry Crisis
Within the pages of the Bible, we’re not only given examples of those whom faith thrived in adversity but principles necessary to flourish amid the storms of life. Read More »
9 Concerns Pastors Have About Their Church Gathering Again
We spoke with around a dozen pastors to hear their concerns or fears about beginning to welcome their congregations back for in-person services. Read More »
5 Steps to Encourage Someone Who’s Suffering
How can we speak words of encouragement during times of suffering without coming across as being trite? The answer comes through offering lament. Read More »
What Has ‘Online Church’ Taught You for When Gatherings Resume?
This question is optimistic and faith-filled, believing there are lessons from the pandemic that are transferable to physical gatherings when they resume. Read More »
Why I Stopped Preaching Long Sermons
As one pastor has shortened his sermons, he has found it has forced him to become clearer, more precise and more confident with the biblical text. Read More »