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Martin Jernberg photo – Unsplash By Mark Dance Pastors and police have been at the forefront of many news stories in recent years—and both have several challenges in common. Having served as a pastor for 33 years and a police chaplain for six years, my respect toward these two important professions is immense. Conversely, my … Continue reading “4 Challenges Connecting Pastors and Police Officers”

Eduardo Flores photo – Unsplash By Luke Holmes The truck sputtered, heaved, and lurched forward one final time before finally dying. The sinking feeling in my stomach was confirmed as I tried to start it again. I was out of gas.  You probably know that feeling too, as it has happened to almost everyone who … Continue reading “How Ministry Leaders Can Find Elusive Rest”

Romme Kamps photo – Unsplash By Kevin Singer and Lauren Rink A simple Google search tells the tale: We love to stereotype Gen Z. Broad generalizations like “Digitally dependent,” “tech addicted” and “the most isolated generation” have defined this cohort of young people, who were born roughly between 1995-2010 and together with millennials make up … Continue reading “Gen Z Has Friends, Just Not Many From Church”

End Times Fast Facts On many questions related to the end times, pastors are mostly in agreement. On others, however, they have differing perspectives. Here’s what pastors say they believe about the end times. For more information on the study, read the Lifeway Research release and view the complete report. In a previous Fast Facts article, we examined … Continue reading “What Do Pastors Believe About the End Times?”

By Jenny Whitaker As a kids ministry leader, I spend time studying and reading research to find out what’s working and what isn’t when it comes to helping kids grow into spiritually strong adults. The research and, more importantly, the Bible, are clear on one thing: The primary job is not mine; it is the … Continue reading “What the Church Must Do to Keep Kids—and Parents—Spiritually Engaged”

By Ben Mandrell “Too fast!” my wife, Lynley, screamed as I drove down a steep hill caked in snow. The vehicle picked up speed like a roller coaster on the first fall. “I grew up driving in this!” I snapped, more than slightly annoyed that she doubted my driving. Moments later all six Mandrells were … Continue reading “3 Reasons Pastors Avoid Counseling When They Need It”

Rosemary Ketchum photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls Few American adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, but the numbers are much higher among younger generations. Almost every Christian student will have an LGBTQ friend or classmate, so church leaders must speak on issues of sexuality with truth and love. According to Gallup, only … Continue reading “Churches Must Show Truth and Love, as 1 in 6 Young Adults Identify as LGBTQ”

Andrik Langfield photo – Unsplash By Scott McConnell Churchgoers are quick to say it is important to understand the Bible, but often neglect practices that help them do so. In a recent Lifeway Research study in partnership with Explore the Bible curriculum, we asked churchgoers about the use of Scripture. We found that 93% of churchgoers say … Continue reading “4 Neglected Practices That Help Us Better Understand the Bible”

Mitchel Lensink photo – Unsplash By Chad Thacker It’s 8 a.m. Monday. Blue- and white-collar Joes and Janes hustle to offices and places of labor. Meanwhile, many pastors will spend the next 12 hours wrapped in stillness and isolation. Having climbed an arduous set of steps on the way to the pulpit just 24 hours … Continue reading “How to End the Epidemic of Pastor Isolation”

Hill Street Studios photo – Getty By Aaron Earls Pastors who have already preached on issues of race, including pastors who have received negative feedback for those sermons, believe their congregation would welcome more on the topic. Meanwhile, those who have stayed away from the topic are more divided. Analysis of a Lifeway Research study … Continue reading “Criticism Doesn’t Deter Pastors From Preaching on Racial Reconciliation”