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Andrea Piacquadio photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls As the nation confronts a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, several issues have become problematic for more churches since spring. The latest round of Lifeway Research studies on the coronavirus’ impact on churches and pastors identified at least five struggles that became more pronounced since April. … Continue reading “5 COVID-19 Problems That Worsened for Pastors This Summer”

By Zac Workun and Chad Higgins The text came in on a Sunday evening. “Tuesday morning. 7 a.m. First Watch.” I froze. Only three months into this new role, and I was already getting scolded? What did I do wrong? What became a series of early morning meetings with my senior pastor were, at first, a … Continue reading “3 Needs Student Ministers Have of Their Senior Pastors”

Photo Illustration – Unsplash, Getty By Aaron Earls When asked their most significant struggle in this moment, pastors pointed to the disunity in their congregation. Think about that for a moment. Pastors are dealing with a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic that has radically altered how most congregations are gathering. The coronavirus has impacted every facet of pastoral … Continue reading “What’s Fueling the Divisions in Your Church?”

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash By Matt Henslee “Honey, let’s start packing.” This isn’t how I recommend breaking the news to your spouse about wanting to take another church. I’d just gotten off the phone with a search committee after accepting the invitation to come in view of a call. Please, by all … Continue reading “Feeling Called to a New Ministry Assignment? Take These 3 Steps”

By Chad Keck How do you lead your church to take the gospel to the nations when you can barely leave your own house? In early March, I was scheduled to leave for Southeast Asia on a mission trip. Just a few days before I was to depart, the entire country shut down. The trip … Continue reading “4 Ways to Approach Missions in a Pandemic”

dole777 photo – Unsplash By Daniel Darling  “… And he’s a pastor!” I hear this phrase almost every week about a pastor’s online activity—namely, their treatment toward another human being through harsh speech. It’s almost as if we get behind a keyboard or touchscreen and forget our calling as heralds of God’s Word, shepherds of … Continue reading “6 Dangerous Social Media Habits for Pastors to Avoid”

Cosmic Timetraveler photo – Unsplash By Brian Croft What motivates a pastor to shepherd well, be faithful, have integrity, and do the right thing? There are many passages of Scripture that should stir the hearts of divinely called shepherds to be faithful in this task. And yet, the passage that brings a consistent weight for … Continue reading “A Pastor’s Ultimate Accountability”

Jamie Street photo – Unsplash By Ken Braddy Not many weeks ago I officiated my father-in-law’s funeral. One of the focal points of the eulogy was remembering Jim, the highpoints of his life, his influence, and his legacy. I’m thankful for our ability to remember – it’s a wonderful gift given to us by our … Continue reading “5 Trends of Proactive Small Groups in the COVID Era”

Taylor Grote photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Yes, pastors and church leaders are dealing with a lot right now. Several issues are at the front of pastors’ minds as the summer months wind down. As the coronavirus pandemic wears on, however, pastors have also been able to effectively adjust to some problems so that … Continue reading “5 Problems That Have Improved for Pastors This Summer”

Benjamin Davies photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Global opinion is split on whether it is necessary to believe in God to be a moral person, according to a Pew Research study. For the Christian, however, the question is a bit more complicated than it seems on the surface but can provide avenues for apologetic … Continue reading “Can People Be “Good Without God”? Yes and No”