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Cristian Escobar photo – Unsplash By Derwin L. Gray Most ministry leaders tend to be goal setters, especially during this season. We’re closing out a year and gazing ahead to the possibilities of a blank calendar. We’re visionaries, looking to see where God is going to take us individually as people, and corporately in our … Continue reading “5 New Year’s Resolutions Every Church Leader Should Make—and Keep”

By Aaron Earls If you attend a small evangelical church chances are you’ll hear a reference to both an Old and New Testament book in the sermon on Sunday. Those at a larger Catholic church may not have the same experience. A Pew Research analysis of nearly 50,000 sermons posted online by more than 6,000 … Continue reading “Whose Sermons Are Least Likely to Mention a Book of the Bible?”

By Matt Henslee Ah yes, the end of another year. It’s hard to believe how fast 2019 went by, but that’s kinda cliché. Don’t we pretty much say that every year? Nevertheless, we’re coming to the end of 2019, and as a friend of pastors, I know this has been a year of many ups, … Continue reading “What All Pastors Had in Common in 2019”

Greg Rakozy photo – Unsplash By Erik Reed My son did not live one more day than God planned; and he did not live one day less either. This truth is one I keep returning to each day as my family and I grieve the death of my son, Kaleb. He was 15 years old. … Continue reading “My Son Did Not Live One Day More or Less Than God Planned — I Take Comfort in That Truth”

Michael Jin photo – Unsplash By Joy Allmond Most small group leaders mean well and want the best for the people they lead, but sometimes the best intentions go awry. Research shows that one indicator of an effective disciple is Bible engagement. Explore the Bible editor Dwayne McCrary recently joined Chris Surratt and Brian Daniel … Continue reading “4 Teaching Methods That Sabotage Your Group’s Bible Study”

By Mark Dance What if this year you made life-changing New Years’ resolutions instead of a bunch of lame ones that you’ll eventually blow off?  Some pastors are resolution rebels who discourage others from making any resolutions by pointing out the high rate of failure. They’re probably the same grinches who grumbled at the pre-Halloween … Continue reading “4 Resolutions You Must Make in 2020”

Osman Rana photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls While some public school officials may be wary of wishing students a “Merry Christmas,” a new survey finds Americans are as supportive as ever. The latest Rasmussen poll found 76% of Americans say schools should celebrate Christmas. Around 1 in 7 (16%) disapprove and 8% aren’t sure. … Continue reading “Poll: Americans Want Christmas Celebrated in Schools”

Hulki Okan Tabak photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls As with the discoveries from 2018, several archaeological discoveries in 2019 provided physical evidence to biblical accounts and granted access to Christians seeking to examine biblical locations. 6. Archaeologists Unearth 3,000-Year-Old City That Likely Harbored King David From Saul An ancient refuge that famously hid David … Continue reading “6 Exciting Biblical Archaeology Discoveries in 2019”

By Juan Sanchez “Once upon a time, in a land far, far away . . .” Many wonderful and timeless children’s stories begin with this classic line, indicating a story that seeks to touch the hearts of children from all times and places.  The Christmas account is similarly timeless and moving. As you read it, … Continue reading “What Child Is This?”

CloudyPixel photo – Unsplash By Jared Wellman Even if you’re not a Star Wars fan, you recognize its characters. And those fictional individuals point us to some deeper, biblical truths. Darth Vader is the most notorious person in the Star Wars universe, but he didn’t start this way. He was once Anakin Skywalker, an inconsequential … Continue reading “Jedi, Judges, and Jesus: A Reverse Christmas Story in a Galaxy Far, Far Away”