Author: Administrador

By Matt Henslee The best job in the world is being a pastor. But I also know there are times when it’s the worst. I mean, if you want a job where everyone loves you and cheers for you, you might as well buy an ice cream truck and get started. But for real, pastoring … Continue reading “When the Weight of Pastoring Seems Too Much to Bear”

Photo by Bethany Laird on Unsplash By Lynn H. Pryor Editor’s note: 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 … Continue reading “3 Strategies for Cultivating a Congregation That Lives Sacrificially”

Photo by Warren Wong on Unsplash By Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick Contrary to what many people believe, your desires do not determine your identity or your destiny. Scripture warns us to follow God-honoring desires but to turn away from sinful ones. “So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t … Continue reading “Identity and the Fear of Man”

By Meredith Cook I went on my first mission trip when I was 14. My grandparents led a group from our church to work with career missionaries in Mexico, and they let me tag along. The Lord used that trip to set me on a path that would lead to greater involvement and passion for … Continue reading “5 Ways to Lead a Church to Fulfill the Great Commission”

NeONBRAND photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Increasingly, the church has a reputation problem and it is affecting evangelism of those on the outside and retention of those who grew up on the inside. According to recent surveys from both Gallup and Pew Research, more Americans than before have a negative opinion of church. Declining … Continue reading “Americans’ Opinion of the Church Continues to Fall”

By Rob Hurtgen I don’t like hard conversations. I don’t know many people who do. However, if you’re entrusted to lead any sized organization, you can’t avoid having hard conversations. Nor should you. We see hard conversations in the Bible. Three young men spoke firmly by refusing to bow to the king (Daniel 3). Nehemiah … Continue reading “3 Reasons We Need to Have Hard Conversations”

LinkedIn Sales Navigator photo – Unsplash By Maina Mwaura  I was fired from my ministry job. But they didn’t use the term fired. Instead they dressed it up: “We need to move in another direction. We love you, Maina, and we think you’re a great guy.” Deep down, in a place I tried to ignore, … Continue reading “How My Diagnosis Led to a New Season of Ministry”

Javier Allegue Barros photo – Unsplash By Fran Trascritti Managing change is never easy. It’s complex because people are complex, and navigating people through change can be extremely tricky. In a recent article, I wrote about helping to prepare your heart for when unexpected change arrives. Today, I want to discuss some principles that may … Continue reading “5 Strategies for Implementing Successful Changes in Ministry”

By Mark Dance Do you ever wonder how NASCAR drivers get away with driving headlong almost 200 mph into a billowing cloud of smoke, knowing that a pile of wrecked cars is inside, and yet come out the other side unscathed? The secret is in the spotter. Each driver has an extra set of eyes … Continue reading “Who’s Your Spotter?”

Photo by Bart Jaillet on Unsplash By Aaron Wilson A friend once told me about seeing an advertisement for a new church that had launched in town. Printed on the ad in bold lettering were the words, “Relevant to your life.” “I knew immediately to steer clear of that church,” my friend said emphatically. While … Continue reading “Should the Church Strive to Be Relevant?”