Author: Administrador

Rupert Britton photo – Unsplash By Daniel Darling “There are things in this church I don’t like,” I would frequently say of my church in Illinois. Sometimes this came in the form of, “and this is how it should be.” I wasn’t talking about genuine concerns and areas of biblical fidelity that had to be … Continue reading “3 Reasons Your Church Shouldn’t Be a Perfect Fit for You”

By Chris Hulshof If Leviticus is the book at the beginning of the Old Testament that few Christians spend much time studying, then the Minor Prophets represent the books at the end of the Old Testament that get the same kind of treatment. When was the last time you engaged in a study of Obadiah … Continue reading “6 Ways to Study the Minor Prophets”

Alex Radelich photo – Unsplash By Joe McKeever The Sunday after Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated, like a hundred thousand other pastors across this land, my sermon addressed the subject of racism and how it was killing this country. In the middle of the message, a woman stood to her feet and walked out … Continue reading “The 9 Most Risky—but Crucial—Jobs a Church Leader Must Do”

By Mark Dance Those who’ve recently transitioned into a new church or ministry are probably experiencing a mixture of excitement and relief—along with a dash of anxiety and panic.  Your family is likely experiencing this same range of emotions, so you might need some encouragement right about now.  I’ve pastored four churches and can attest … Continue reading “How to Transition Well Into a New Ministry”

Janko Ferlič photo – Unsplash By Chuck Peters This summer my 13-year-old son and I went on a mission trip to Jamaica with a group from our small church. Our primary purpose was to facilitate VBS in a poor community in the center of the island. It was a fantastic week and we saw God … Continue reading “6 Common Gaps Between Kids and Student Ministries—and How to Bridge Them”

MD Duran photo – Unsplash By Russell L. Meek I’ve been in education nearly my entire life. I started kindergarten at age five and finished my Ph.D. when I was 32, with an 18-month break in there somewhere. Since then I’ve been teaching at the college and seminary level. I’ve also taught Sunday School classes … Continue reading “3 Strategies for Recruiting and Training Sound Teachers”

By Chris Hefner “Your wife will either double your ministry or cut it in half.” That observation came from one of my mentors. Over a forty-plus year ministry, he’d watched pastors thrive or fail. His point is well-taken. A godly, supportive spouse will enhance your gifts, talents, and ability to minister. A selfish, unsupportive spouse … Continue reading “5 Characteristics Every Church Leader’s Spouse Needs”

Cesta do Emaus by Adolf Weidlich – Wikicommons By Aaron Earls In the Gospel of Luke, two disciples stumbled unaware into a meeting with the resurrected Jesus as they walked to Emmaus. Recently, a team of archaeologists announced they may have stumbled into discovering the ancient city by accident. Excavating at Kiriath Yearim, Tel Aviv … Continue reading “Archaeologists May Have Discovered Site Associated With Jesus’ Resurrection”

Edgar Pereira photo – Unsplash By Brian Boyles She was a key leader in the college ministry and had served there for almost a decade. The entire church knew who she was, where she served, and everyone seemed to speak of how great of a job she did. Not only did she serve faithfully for … Continue reading “4 Steps to Take When Your Volunteers Might Be Leaving”

By Meredith Cook It’s been years since my husband and I lived close to our biological families. For most of those years, we were at least within driving distance of our parents. But after we got married, the Lord sent us to Houston—halfway across the country from our families. It can be difficult to live … Continue reading “When the Church is Family”