Author: Administrador

Jamie Corsby photo – Getty By Luke Holmes It might look like a nice place, but there is often more there than meets the eye. Sometimes the danger is clearly visible, but other times, it’s hidden beneath the surface. At the end of the Korean War the armies of North and South Korea reached a … Continue reading “How to Safely Uncover the Landmines in Your Church”

Dylan Ferreira photo – Unsplash By Joy Allmond My church started physically meeting again in June—with precautions in place. Because of a history of serious respiratory infections, however, I’m not physically back for Sunday services. Instead, I’m tuning in to our church’s online services each weekend right now. And as our local COVID numbers improve, … Continue reading “3 Ways to Tell if Physically Absent Church Members Are Still Spiritually Engaged”

Robert Daly photo – Getty By Brian Boyles Each year brings about its own issues, but this year we’ve had a number of issues converge and culminate into a cataclysmic eruption of emotions across the nation. We’ve seen race issues boil over, riots in major cities, a viral outbreak around the globe, and all of … Continue reading “3 Dangerous Ways Pastors Can Mimic Politicians”

Bruno van der Kraan photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls In the 2020 State of Theology study, Lifeway Research found 66% of Americans believe the biblical accounts of the physical resurrection of Jesus are completely accurate. One in 5 (20%) don’t believe the accounts are true, while 14% say they aren’t sure. Knowing whether someone … Continue reading “Which Americans Are Least Likely to Believe in Jesus’ Resurrection?”

People wait in line to get flu masks to avoid the spread of Spanish influenza on Montgomery Street in San Francisco in 1918. – California State Library photo By Dwayne McCrary and Reid Patton The year 2020 has been a year of change and upheaval. “Normal” seems like a thing of the past, and we … Continue reading “Not So Unprecedented Times: What We Can Learn From the Spanish Flu Church”

NeONBRAND photo – Unsplash By Jamie Aten Pastor, if you’re feeling like all those online calls and video conferences seem to be leaving you drained by the end of the day, it’s not just you. Zoom fatigue is real, and it’s compounded for those in vocational ministry. Many pastors are now struggling because of what … Continue reading “How to Overcome Digital Ministry Fatigue”

Warren Wong photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls How can we stop teenagers from dropping out of the church? Pastors and church leaders have discussed this question often, as yet another group of teenagers leave their congregation behind as they become young adults. Lifeway Research found that 2 in 3 teenagers raised in the church … Continue reading “5 Simple Steps to Stop Teenagers From Dropping Out of Your Church”

Micah Williams photo – Unsplash By Ben and Lynley Mandrell John and Lisa were excited about their new small group. Their first session was off to a stellar start. People were chatting, the room was buzzing with positive vibes, and the food was a hit.  As John called the room to attention, he took a … Continue reading “2 Habits That Will Destroy Your Small Group”

Harli Marten photo – Unsplash By Hunter Melton Hindsight is always 20/20. I never fully felt the weight of that idiom until March 15, 2020. That was the first Sunday my church—along with thousands of others—chose not to meet in order to protect our congregations and communities. At the time I remember thinking, “I hope … Continue reading “The Disciple-Making Paradigm Churches Are in Danger of Missing”

Deagreez photo – Getty By Juan R. Sanchez It was my first pastorate. I was filled with hopeful anticipation. I had assumed if I preached the Word faithfully, unbelievers would come to faith in Christ and believers would grow in the grace and knowledge of Him. Much to my surprise, the reality was different than … Continue reading “5 Questions to Help Guard Against Selfish Ambition in Ministry”