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Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash By Aaron Earls Why does everyone seem so angry all the time? The vast majority of American evangelicals say the lack of civility in our social discourse is concerning to them, but they aren’t sure exactly who is to blame. In a previous study on cultural outrage sponsored by … Continue reading “Evangelicals Give Top 19 Factors Harming Public Discussions”

By Kyle Bueermann It’s October, which means Pastor Appreciation Month is upon us. Some churches will dote on their pastors and staff. Some churches won’t.  You might find yourself in a church that shows godly appreciation for their pastor. Perhaps you’re in a church where the folks won’t even give a second thought to Pastor … Continue reading “A ‘Pastor Appreciation Month’ Reminder for Pastors”

Photo by Miguel Henriques on Unsplash By Carmen Fowler LaBerge While everyone likes to be called by name, no one likes to be called names. We’ve heard all the names people on the political left and right hurl at one another—and sometimes we’ve repeated them. Lifeway Research found that more than one-quarter (26%) of evangelicals … Continue reading “4 Concerns to Consider Before Publicly Insulting Government Leaders”

Tracy Le Blanc photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls Chances are when evangelicals check social media what they see will further support their beliefs and perspectives, as many prefer to follow those who agree with them and refrain from engaging others on social media. Evangelicals’ preferred social media platforms Like most other Americans, Facebook, and … Continue reading “Evangelicals Are on Social Media, But Many Stay Intentionally Isolated”

By Chris Hefner Years ago, the ministerial staff at the church I served at joined a guest preacher for a meal after a revival meeting. He had a good sense of humor and was quite different in personality than our senior pastor. At dinner, he compared himself to a popular “comedian preacher.” He said, “The … Continue reading “7 Things Pastors Would Like Guest Preachers To Know”

Photo by Alberto Casetta on Unsplash By Maina Mwaura I can still vividly remember the emotions I felt as my wife and I brought our daughter home from the hospital as she was born. There was joy and—and not much sleep. The other thing—as a youth pastor—I had to process was the fact that my … Continue reading “3 Ways to Confidently Raise Ministry Kids”

Priscilla Du Preez photo – Unsplash By Brian Boyles “We want you to do what it takes to reach the younger generation.” This always sounds great when “they” say that to you. So you start making some changes and adding some new programs, then those who were excited before you began are now all but … Continue reading “5 Steps to Reaching a Younger Generation—Without Alienating an Older One”

By Meredith Cook Psalms seems to be a favorite book of the Bible, and it’s easy to see why. Psalms help us express every emotion we may have as believers who live in a broken world. This famous book located in the center of the Bible helps us express joy and gratitude. It gives us … Continue reading “3 Ways the Psalms Point Us to God”

Kaboompics photo – Pexels By Chris Surratt I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard someone say, “I just don’t have the spiritual gift of hospitality.” I have even said it about myself. I don’t know about you, but when I think of someone gifted in hospitality, I picture Martha Stewart on the cover … Continue reading “4 Ways to Instill a Culture of Hospitality in Your Small Group”

Photo by Ben White on Unsplash By John Piper Earnestness is the demeanor that corresponds to the weight of the subject matter of preaching. The opposite of earnest is not joyful but trivial, flippant, frivolous, chipper. It is possible to be earnest and have elements of humor. But there is a vast difference between humor … Continue reading “Why We Need Bible-Oriented—Not Entertainment-Oriented—Preachers”