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According to Lifeway Research, 75% of pastors say they’re struggling with apathy among church members. Chad Keck, pastor of First Baptist Church Kettering, joins Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, to discuss the Greatest Needs of Pastors study and how apathy in the culture at large is impacting the church. By Staff Ben Mandrell: Here … Continue reading “Video: Apathy Isn’t Just a Church Problem”

Anderson Schmig photo – Unsplash The student ministry volunteer shortage magnifies other issues in the church. If this continues, we can expect several undesirable outcomes. By Ben Trueblood  This summer is one of the most important summers in the last twenty years of student ministry. Post-COVID spiritual apathy, needed conversations related to issues in our … Continue reading “3 Practical Steps to Solve the Student Ministry Volunteer Shortage”

devn photo – Unsplash As we walk alongside the sexual abuse survivor, the greatest truth we can patiently and faithfully impart is a robust theology of justice and hope that are only in our Heavenly Father. By Jacki King Have you ever been “sad-mad”? I know it isn’t a technical term, but it’s one I’ve … Continue reading “How Churches Can Walk With the Sexual Abuse Survivor”

Nico Smit photo – Unsplash What leads to more evangelistic Christians? Several factors can increase the likelihood believers will share their faith with others. By Daniel Price  A recent study from Evangelism Explosion conducted by Lifeway Research found Christians say they’re seeking evangelistic conversations but not actually having them. The number of those who are … Continue reading “8 Traits of the Most Evangelistic Christians”

Braden Collum photo – Unsplash If you’re thinking about retirement, leading a church through change, or going to be the next pastor, it matters how the baton is passed. By Carol Pipes Today the average clergy member is 57 years old, compared to 50 years old in 2000, according to the 2020 Faith Communities Today … Continue reading “How to Pass the Baton to the Next Pastor: A Q&A With Bryant Wright”

Joice Kelly photo – Unsplash One of the most important (and difficult) things to do as a pastor is to know when to remove your pastor hat and put on your parent hat. By Barnabas Piper  I spent the first thirty years of my life as a pastor’s kid (PK). Then, rather unexpectedly, God called … Continue reading “6 Times to Be a Parent, Not a Pastor”

Tom Briskey photo – Unsplash Personal hobbies benefit pastors as individuals. But they also allow pastors to form connections with their communities and provide avenues to improve as effective communicators of biblical truth. By Aaron Earls While some pastors may believe they don’t have the time to invest in a hobby, that investment could enable … Continue reading “5 Ways Personal Hobbies Can Help Pastors Reach the Unchurched”

Ephraim Mayrena photo – Unsplash You may pride yourself in your great capacity to do kingdom work. But God designed every leader with healthy, human limitations. By David Loveless  I was in my office doing final prep for the weekend services that would start in a few hours when I got a familiar pain. It … Continue reading “Do You Have an Arrogance of Capacity?”

Kim Stiver photo – Pexels Apathy in the church can stem from various reasons, but some Christians can seem apathetic because they don’t understand spiritual gifts and how to employ them in the church and community. By Aaron Wilson  From the Enneagram to what-character-are-you quizzes on social media, many people desire to understand themselves and … Continue reading “What Your Church Needs to Know About Spiritual Gifts”

According to Lifeway Research, 46% of pastors say they’re challenged by the resistance to change in the church. Michael Nave, pastor of Cornerstone Church, follows up with Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, on a conversation discussing the Greatest Needs of Pastors study and basic principles of leading change. In this conversation, they talk about … Continue reading “Video: Why Is It so Hard for Churches to Adapt?”