Author: Administrador

By Joel Rainey “I wish I were younger.” This was a private message I received from someone who saw that our church was looking for a staff pastor. It was far from the first time I’ve had a conversation with someone in their late 50s who simply assumed all churches wanted to put him “out … Continue reading “3 Reasons to Consider Hiring Older Church Leaders”

Chris Moore photo – Freely By Aaron Earls In 2018, Bible readers seem more concerned that God has a good plan for their lives, than knowing how Jesus fits into it. Using close to 1 billion searches at Bible Gateway, the most popular Bible verse in 2018 was Jeremiah 29:11, “’For I know the plans … Continue reading “Bible Readers Searched Most for a Plan in 2018”

Burst photo – Pexels By Joy Allmond It’s the time of year when bibliophiles wait with baited breath to line up their reading lists to conquer once the calendar flips. It’s not only Christmastime; it’s book-of-the-year season. Winning the Christianity Today Book of the Year award—“The release that best embodies our pursuit of Beautiful Orthodoxy,” … Continue reading “‘Christianity Today,’ The Gospel Coalition Name Top Books of the Year”

By Mark Dance I’m embarrassed to say it didn’t take me long to write this post. I’m curious to see if you agree with these pet peeves and am interested to hear some of your own. 1. Church announcements Pastors get frustrated when they get last minute announcement requests. Pre-service videos also count as announcements, so they … Continue reading “7 Pastoral Pet Peeves”

“Adoration of the Shepherds” by Gerard van Honthorst – Wikicommons By Aaron Earls For many looking for the frontlines in the “War on Christmas,” X marks the spot. Historically, however, X-mas is closer to Christmas than you may realize. On the surface, X-mas seems like the definition of “taking Christ out of Christmas.” It literally … Continue reading “Why X-mas Actually Keeps Christ in Christmas”

Kymberly Janisch photo – Flickr By Thom S. Rainer There has been much written on declining attendance in churches. Specifically, many of us have addressed the issue of attendance frequency where even “active” church members attend less frequently. Many pundits have rightly observed the impact of culture on the church, where church is, at best, … Continue reading “4 Attitudes Killing Church Attendance”

By Chuck Lawless The Christmas season is upon us. Despite all the fun of this holiday, this time of year can also be difficult for pastors. Here are several reasons why: 1. The season feels like it goes on for too long. Culture contributes to that feeling, of course, when shopping malls start decorating for … Continue reading “8 Reasons Pastors Struggle During Christmas”

Pixabay photo When Jesus Became an Embryo: Celebrating the Microscopic Depths of God’s Love By Aaron Wilson If you really want to be awed by the incarnation of Christ this Christmas, take a moment to examine the period that ends the next line. This dot right here → . As you stare at the few pixels that … Continue reading “The Incarnation Began Before Christmas”

Kasuma photo – Pexels By Joy Allmond Ben Sasse, a U.S. Senator from Nebraska, says loneliness, lack of community, and hostility toward ideological outsiders are some of America’s—and the Church’s—biggest problems. And he adds that two of America’s addictions—politics and media—aren’t helping matters. “In public life, we almost have no sense of we,” Sasse said … Continue reading “4 Ways the Church Can Curb Loneliness in a Non-Relational Culture”

By Ryan Rice One of my most embarrassing moments in ministry came after our first child was born. My wife had just undergone an emergency cesarean section and by God’s grace, our first son was born healthy and whole. It was a tough moment, however, for both of us. The next day, my wife began … Continue reading “3 Ways A Pastor Can Care for His Wife”