Author: Administrador

C D-X photo – Unsplash By James Ross  Being on the cusp of two distinct generations with radical differences in experiences and views, pastors around my age have a unique vantage point for leadership. I was born in 1982, which means I’m a “Xennial”—a micro-generation consisting of those born between 1977 and 1983 who may … Continue reading “3 Truths for Pastors Seeking the Right Work/Life Balance”

Road Trip with Raj photo – Unsplash By Drake Caudill  What’s your burnout story? Perhaps COVID-19 is part of your story. Maybe your burnout story involves being overworked, cutting a vacation short due to an emergency, or navigating a family crisis. Burnout can cause a loss of zeal for ministry and result in pastors simply … Continue reading “How To Pray When You’re Burned Out”

By Staff According to Lifeway Research, 44% of pastors say they need to invest in learning better communication skills. Michael Nave, pastor of Cornerstone Church, joins Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, to discuss the Greatest Needs of Pastors study and what pastors can do to become better communicators. Related posts: Pastors Report Struggling With … Continue reading “Video: How Can Pastors Become Better Communicators?”

Tim Trad photo – Unsplash By Scott Hildreth  Fear is one of the Christian’s greatest hindrances to sharing Christ. We’re afraid of saying the wrong thing. We’re afraid of embarrassing God, ourselves, or others. We’re afraid of messing up a wonderful friendship. We’re afraid of being asked a question we can’t answer. We’re afraid of … Continue reading “4 Truths to Overcome the Fear in Evangelism”

CDC photo – Unsplash By Jana Magruder  It’s been incredible to see so many churches return to hosting in-person services, as churches emerged from the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and began navigating gatherings amid a changed world. However, at the beginning of 2022, the average U.S. Protestant church reported attendance at just 74% … Continue reading “Helping Kids Return to Church After COVID”

FLY:D photo – Unsplash By Mark Dance  My 82-year-old mother is being targeted by cyber hackers pretending to be handsome men in their mid-seventies. They’re trying to steal money or information they can sell. You may recognize this as “phishing.” Organizations protect their employees from hackers like these with robust computer firewalls. Similarly, Christian leaders … Continue reading “4 Accountability Firewalls Every Pastor Needs”

Possessed Photography photo – Unsplash By Tom McElheny  Even before COVID-19 began, there was a shift toward fewer Protestant churches in the United States. According to a Lifeway Research study on Protestant church closures, only 3,000 Protestant churches were started in the U.S. in 2019, while 4,500 churches were closed. But this closure gap may … Continue reading “11 Tips for Supporting a Church Plant”

Robert Thiemann photo – Unsplash By Andrew Hébert  Pastors are normal people. The shepherd of God’s flock is still a sheep himself. As a pastor, I’m not a “father” but a “brother,” a real brother who is part of the same dysfunctional family as the rest of God’s children. I struggle with the same things … Continue reading “5 Fatal Flaws in Ministry”

Jan Tinneberg photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Your religiously unaffiliated friend may be less likely to want to talk about faith than your Christian neighbor, but even some “nones” are willing to have those conversations—especially with someone they know. An Evangelism Explosion study conducted by Lifeway Research found most Americans are open to having … Continue reading “4 Factors That Help Open Doors for Evangelism”

Malte Helmhold photo – Unsplash By Ben Mandrell  As you’re reading this, you probably have a commitment hanging over your head or a relentless deadline that won’t stop nagging you. Chances are, you’re tired. You’re a human being, not a human doing. But the Father loves your being more than your doing. Some recent findings … Continue reading “5 Areas of Life as a Pastor You Can’t Ignore”