Author: Administrador

By Aaron Earls The scenes coming out of Washington D.C. seemed unbelievable—a violent mob forcing past overwhelmed police officers and physically commandeering the U.S. Capitol Building. Yet what made the moment even more troubling was seeing symbols of Christianity and the name of Jesus being waved on banners and posters throughout the chaos, including a … Continue reading “5 Steps to Lead During Chaotic Times”

By Luke Holmes We all know the old saying “looks can be deceiving.” This adage is proved everywhere, perhaps nowhere more often than in nature. Butterfly wings often have eye-like patterns to help ward off predators. Similar patterns can also be seen in amphibians and birds. But up till now they had never been used … Continue reading “4 Principles for Recalibrating Your Ministry Vision”

By Trevin Wax Every four years, pastors and church leaders are given the opportunity to show their congregation how and why it’s necessary to continue following the Scriptural command to pray for governmental leaders. When an administration changes—when a new president occupies the White House and new senators and representatives fill the Capitol—we have the … Continue reading “Why Pastors Should Lead the Way in Praying for the New President”

By Joy Allmond Take care of each other. Reach out to one another. Call. Text. Email. These are the messages I’m getting from my church leadership. In fact, this past Sunday, my pastor asked the congregation to do these very things. The next night, on a Zoom call with the discipleship pastor and other community … Continue reading “3 Ideas to Involve Church Members in Congregational Care”

By Jeff Martin While individual value was critical to the breakout of Christianity in its infancy, the multitude of ways for people to access the projected lives of other people today through social and broadcast media have released the crippling disease of comparison on the masses. The symptoms of this devastating disease are easy to … Continue reading “The Crippling Disease of Ministry Comparison”

By Ken Braddy As we start this new year, let me remind you what Proverbs 21:31 says: “A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory comes from the Lord.” This simply means that you can’t just sit around and hope things work out. We make plans, we prepare, we train, and we … Continue reading “10 Goals for Your Small Groups This Year”

By Jeff Martin The Center of Bible Engagement compiled extensive research findings by Arnold Cole, Ed.D. & Pamela Caudill Ovwigho, Ph.D. into a document titled “Understanding the Bible Engagement Challenge: Scientific Evidence for the Power of 4.”  In the study, they polled 40,000 people ages 8 to 80. They wanted to see how people were … Continue reading “9 Tangible Benefits of Bible Reading for Your Church”

Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash By Matt Henslee We live in a day where we can pull a small rectangle from our pocket and have near-limitless access to near-countless mediums for information instantly. With the tap of a finger, you can read breaking news a day before it hits a newspaper, hours before it … Continue reading “Why ‘A Long Obedience in the Same Direction’ Is Necessary in Ministry”

By Aaron Earls In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are more likely to trust medical professionals, while few believe pastors are completely honest. Gallup’s annual ratings of the honesty and ethical standards of professions finds nurses continue to be the most trusted, followed by medical doctors, grade-school teachers and pharmacists. As the COVID-19 … Continue reading “Americans’ Trust of Pastors Hovers Near All-Time Low”

NicoElNino photo – Getty By Trevin Wax Whenever I’m asked to comment on certain trends that show up in surveys and projects from Lifeway Research, I hesitate. Looking at data and then predicting the future can sometimes lead people to wonder if the world is headed inevitably in a certain direction, as if God were … Continue reading “4 Ministry Trends to Watch in 2021”