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By Rob Hurtgen Easter is the best time of year for pastors but it can also raise fear, anxiety, and stress levels. For some pastors, planning for an Easter message creates an inner tension that’s different than what’s felt on a typical Sunday. What should be a time of celebration and victory gives way to … Continue reading “3 Fears Pastors Face on Easter”

By Dave Snyder Scripture: Matthew 21:12-22 CSB Jesus went into the temple and threw out all those buying and selling. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves. He said to them, “It is written, my house will be called a house of prayer, but you are making … Continue reading “Holy Week Devotional: Holy Monday”

Photo by Peter Hershey on Unsplash By Aaron Earls Americans vastly over-estimate the number of their fellow citizens who identify as something other than heterosexual. Only 1.7% of Americans say they are gay, lesbian or homosexual, statistically unchanged in the last decade, according to the latest General Social Survey. The percentage of those who identify … Continue reading “How Many Americans Actually Identify as LGBT? Fewer Than You Think.”

Ieva Vizule photo – Unsplash By Bryan Loritts We’ve all been there: Sequestered away in some library surrounded by books, working as hard as you can on a paper that constitutes a significant part of your grade. You go the extra mile. No bare minimum for you. Your bibliography page has more than the requisite … Continue reading “4 Necessary Traits of an Effective Disciple Maker”

By Michael Cooper As a pastor, I love to preach and teach God’s Word. I enjoy the preparation process, the development of ideas, and the proclamation of the Word. But I also enjoy hearing the truth of God through song. Preaching is a primary component to the Lord’s Day, but it’s only one part. The … Continue reading “5 Reasons to Resurrect the Hymns”

By Dave Snyder Scripture: Matthew 21:23-39 CSB When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching and said, “By what authority are you doing these things? Who gave you this authority?” Jesus answered them, “I will also ask you one question, and if … Continue reading “Holy Week Devotional: Holy Tuesday”

John Mark Kuznietsov photo – Freely By Lynn Pryor I loathe lectures. I suppose there’s a place for them in learning somewhere, but I don’t think group Bible study is one of them. Unfortunately, lecture is a common method used in Bible study—as if imparting knowledge is the number one goal—and it’s the reason a … Continue reading “8 Strategies for a More Engaging Bible Study”

By Dave Snyder Scripture: Matthew 26:6-30 CSB While Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, a woman approached him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume. She poured it on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw it, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” … Continue reading “Holy Week Devotional: Spy Wednesday”

By Ryan Rice As pastors, encouragement is refreshing to the soul. When you feel beat up, a kind word can carry you on for days. In fact, Scripture tells us “good news strengthens the bones” (Proverbs 15:30). As pastors, we’re called to be encouragers. Yet, what about our often forgotten ministry partner? Our spouses need … Continue reading “4 Ways Pastors Can Encourage Their Spouse”

Photo by Ben White on Unsplash By Ken Braddy The Andy Griffith Show—one of the most iconic shows in history—is full of memorable characters like Opie, Aunt Bee, and Barney Fife. The real star of the show, Andy Griffith, had a way of dealing with difficult people. His wit and wisdom allowed him to carefully … Continue reading “The 3 Hardest People to Disciple—and How to Reach Them”