As we celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month, let’s remember the forgotten places. After all, God asks for faithfulness, even in nowhere places out of the spotlight. Read More »
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4 Signs a Church Member Might Be Ready to Leave—and What to Do About It
If you can spot these signs, you may be able to reach people with one foot out the door of your church—while improving the health of the congregation. Read More »
The 9 Best-Worst Sermon Illustrations Ever Used
In a preaching or teaching ministry, you’re bound to hear (or offer) some poorly constructed, cringe-worthy illustrations. Fortunately, we can look back and laugh most of the time. Read More »
4 Keys to Replanting Rural Churches
Let’s go to reclaim churches the world has all but forgotten about. God hasn’t forgotten about these churches and neither should you. Read More »
The 20 Most Bizarre—and Hilarious—Things to Happen During a Sermon
In a preaching or teaching ministry, it’s inevitable you’ll have some bizarre—and sometimes hilarious—things happen. Here are a few stories to enjoy. Read More »
Secret Thoughts of a First-Time Church Visitor
I’ve yet to visit a church where a member asks me to sit with them so I’m not alone as a visitor. I wonder why this is in a Christian community. Read More »
Archaeologists Unearth 3,000-Year-Old City that Likely Harbored King David From Saul
An ancient refuge that famously hid David from King Saul has itself been hidden from researchers for years—until now. Read More »
Pastors Are Not Quitting In Droves
We’ve all heard—and perhaps shared—scary stats about pastors who leave the ministry every month. The truth is sometimes worse than myth, but fortunately not in this case. Read More »
How a Worship Song Is Fueling Pro-Democracy Protests in Hong Kong
“Sing Hallelujah to the Lord” has become the unofficial anthem of a pro-democracy protest movement filling the streets of Hong Kong. Read More »
Pastors’ Housing Allowance Avoids Supreme Court Challenge
Pastors can rest a little easier in their homes today knowing they or their churches won’t have to pay any additional taxes on their residences—for now. Read More »