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By Craig Thompson Just a couple of weeks ago I got a text from a friend—just a picture: boxes of books stacked up in his office. I offered to help load them into his truck. He’s got to find somewhere for them to go because, after a short tenure, he had to resign from his … Continue reading “The Empty Office to Come”

rawpixel photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls Spiritual topics aren’t a part of regular conversations with fellow believers for many Protestant churchgoers, but most seem at least somewhat confident others know they’re a Christian. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found those who regularly attend Protestant churches are split on how … Continue reading “Few Churchgoers Regularly Talk About Their Faith With Other Christians”

Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash If you become aware of an abusive incident or pattern, where do you turn? One way to be a church that cares well for the abused is to report to proper authorities. The purpose of this post is to provide you with information regarding state laws on mandatory reporting of … Continue reading “What Your Church Needs to Know About Abuse Reporting Laws”

Photo by Huy Phan on Unsplash By John Ambra To receive a gift from a family member or close friend is wonderful. But to get a gift from someone you’ve never met is extra special. It’s like receiving a hug from the Savior and hearing a small voice say, “You’re loved and not forgotten, my … Continue reading “An Often Overlooked Need of Retired Ministers”

Photo by Jessica Da Rosa on Unsplash By Lynn H. Pryor What does a mature disciple of Christ look like? Over the past decade Lifeway Research has delved into this with thousands of pastors and church leaders. Culling through the data, we discovered that strong discipleship ministries and practices could be put in eight categories. … Continue reading “Cultivating a Congregation That Lives Unashamed of the Gospel”

Photo by Jordan Whitt on Unsplash By Laura Hurd The pastor of our church has often said from the pulpit: “A church without children is quieter, less expensive, and cleaner—but it is also dead.” More importantly, throughout the New Testament Jesus gave us clear examples of the Church’s call to minister to children. Moreover, He … Continue reading “4 Tangible Ways to Welcome and Accommodate Families with Special Needs”

By Jay Sanders It’s that time of year again when church lawns across the country are covered with bounce houses, name tags, energetic kids, and tired volunteers in matching shirts. That’s right; it’s Vacation Bible School time. To help you prepare for what’s coming, here are eight things every church can expect to happen at … Continue reading “8 Things That Will Happen at Your Vacation Bible School”

Orlando Vera photo – Pexels By J.D. Greear Bible-based Christianity is dead. At least that’s what society wants you to believe. Churches are closing their doors. Evangelicals are leaving the faith. The tide of those who identify as “no religion” is rising. Is the handwriting on the wall? Is the Christian movement done? Must Christians … Continue reading “The One Thing That Can Reverse Any Church’s Decline”

By Alex Gonzales Have you ever needed encouragement? Have you ever needed advice? Have you ever needed friendship? Have you ever needed a miracle? Of course you have. Eight years before I took my first pastorate, I experienced two dear friends being mistreated by the churches they pastored. I’d grown up in the church but … Continue reading “4 Ways Pastors Can Encourage One Another”

Aneta Foubíková photo – Pexels By Daniel Darling When I first started in ministry, another leader told me to never develop any deep friendships. He said leadership is about keeping people at arms length so you don’t get too emotionally involved and end up hurt. I was young, but this struck me as bad advice. … Continue reading “3 Friendships That Can Wreck Your Ministry”