Author: Administrador

By Chris Hefner Some of you might have looked at the title of this article and suspected it would be about time management. We pastors could likely use some tips on how to be more productive with our time management. But this won’t be one of those posts. Instead, I’d like us to explore the … Continue reading “The Biblical Relationship Between Pastors and Time”

By Pete Scazzero Advent can be a spiritual low point for Christian leaders. We’re told that Christmas is the time to get as many people as possible to the church—especially on Christmas Eve, to close the financial year strong, to thank all our leaders, and to model reaching out to our neighbors for Christ. The … Continue reading “4 Christmas Killers for Ministry Leaders”

fauxels photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls They might not agree on much, but young adults are certain that society is facing a crisis of leadership. In a recent global survey from Barna, 82% of 18- to 35-year-olds believe we are in the midst of a leadership crisis because there aren’t enough good leaders right … Continue reading “Young Adults See Leadership Crisis in Society, Lack of Opportunities at Church”

By Matt Henslee We all know it’s better to give than receive, but sometimes, it might be good to not get anything at all—at least, if it’s some of these crazy gifts. From passive-aggressive to downright crazy, these are some head-scratchers for sure! Behold, 10 of the wildest and craziest Christmas gifts church leaders have … Continue reading “10 of the Weirdest Gifts Church Leaders Have Received”

Andrew Neel photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Most Christians have taken the first step to evangelism—getting to know non-Christians. But it’s the next few steps they haven’t braved. A Pew Research study finds most Christians say at least some of their close friends don’t share their religious beliefs, but few regularly talk about religion … Continue reading “Christians Hesitant to Talk About Faith Outside of Home”

Julian Myles photo – Unsplash By Josh Wester This will come as no surprise, but sometimes nurturing a spiritual life is hard, even for a leader. Especially for a leader. It won’t surprise you because it’s true for all of us—whether you’re a lead pastor, paid church staff, or a ministry volunteer. As I’ve been … Continue reading “Overcoming Spiritual Apathy: 4 Tips for Leaders”

By Matt Henslee Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 As we continue through this season of Advent, we know it’s not only a season of anticipation and preparation but also of joy. When we reflect on the angels’ announcement of glad tidings, we see how joy overcomes fear. I remember the first Christmas when my wife and I had … Continue reading “Mondays of Advent: Joy”

The Baptism of the Eunuch, c. 1631 – Wiki Commons By Aaron Earls Around the same time Constantine legalized Christianity across the Roman Empire in A.D. 313, another ancient empire experienced an explosion of Christian growth. In a paper published on December 10 in Antiquity, archaeologists revealed the discovery of a Christian church building in … Continue reading “Unearthed Ancient Church Confirms Christianity’s Rapid Spread to Africa”

Ales Me photo – Unsplash Does your church leadership team need a breakthrough? What does it even mean to have a breakthrough, and how does that differ from church growth? These and other questions were answered when Bryan Rose of Auxano, an organization that partners with ministry leaders and churches to assist in visionary planning, … Continue reading “5 Questions (and Answers) for Churches That Need a Breakthrough”

By Rob Hurtgen When the Lord called me into vocational ministry, I didn’t believe He was calling me primarily as a preacher. I assumed there’d be occasions I’d preach before a congregation, but I thought those opportunities would be few and far between. Armed with the belief that the Lord was calling me to a … Continue reading “5 Habits for Growing as a Preacher”