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Andrea Piacquadio photo – Pexels By Daryl Crouch Words are the currency of ministry for every local church pastor. We read and study the Bible, the Word of God. We prepare sermons and lessons filled with words. We cast vision and give counsel with well-placed words. We share the gospel using words. We read books … Continue reading “3 Reasons Pastors Gossip”

Octavian Dan photo – Unsplash By Aaron Armstrong It’s been months since my church last met in person. We haven’t gathered to sing, study the Bible, or take the Lord’s Supper as a congregation in that time. Complicating our situation even more, we meet in a public school, so barring an opportunity for us to … Continue reading “5 Groups of People Your Church Must Re-Engage”

Pixabay photo – Pexels By Ben Mandrell COVID-19 has created an alternate universe, it seems. If you have kids living under your roof, solitude and silence have seen a steep decline. No matter how extroverted you might be, having time to yourself is essential to your emotional health. Even Jesus needed to refuel for the … Continue reading “5 Relationships That Suffer When a Leader is Emotionally Unhealthy”

Ben White photo – Unsplash By Andrew Hudson I think it’s safe to say no one enjoys repentance. But repentance is where spiritual journeys begin, when our hearts are opened to the idea that we are sinners in need of a Savior. In practice, repentance is an incredibly difficult process to endure. Even here, “difficult” … Continue reading “3 Steps to Leading Your Church Through Repentance”

freestocks photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Netflix or Nehemiah? Disney+ or Daniel? When confronted with the choice, Americans including Christians are choosing streaming over Scripture. Bibles saw growing sales earlier this year but have since felt slumping usage. In the meantime, streaming services have drawn in more viewers during the pandemic. What does that … Continue reading “Americans Finding Solace in Streaming, Not Scripture”

Joel Muniz photo – Unsplash By Steven Blake I recently read a passage of Scripture that brought conviction in my heart as a pastor and spiritual leader of a church. “If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would … Continue reading “4 Steps to Shepherding Your Church Through Community Engagement”

Pixabay photo – Pexels By Jamie Aten Hurricane Katrina made landfall 15 years ago this Saturday, tragically killing more than 1,000 people. Survivors faced decimated homes, church buildings, and communities that had scattered across the South. More than 1 million people fled the Category 5 hurricane and its aftermath, many of them for good. Hindsight … Continue reading “5 Truths Hurricane Recovery Teaches Us About COVID Ministry”

Tom Pumford photo – Unsplash By Derwin L. Gray How can pastors take on the burdens of everyone around them without becoming a burden themselves? In recent months, I’ve heard from many pastors who feel overwhelmed and uncertain of how to minister in this season. Pastors have been asking how they can stay strong for … Continue reading “A Critical Connection Pastors Often Miss with Their Church”

Beirut, Lebanon explosion aftermath – Getty image By Matt Childers In the pre-COVID era of my life, I got to travel often for work to many of the great cities of the world. But Beirut always held a special place. People would often ask me where I’d recommend to travel, and be surprised when, without … Continue reading “5 Ways to Pray for Beirut and Lebanon After the Explosion”

Antoine Dautry photo – Unsplash By Luke Holmes I was never  good at math. I’m still not. I can add and subtract and do the basic things, but when math started adding in letters is when I stopped understanding. I remember asking the classic question: “When will I ever have to use algebra?” As a … Continue reading “When Ministry Numbers Don’t Seem to Add Up to Success”