Pastors / Leadership

Jesus never once asked the apostles or the early church to identify itself in a certain way as far as manmade organizations were concerned, so why are there so many Christian denominations today?

Engage with young adults about this issue, ask questions, be humble in your response, and offer hope that our gracious God will one day make all things new and right all wrongs.

Whether you prefer hymns, contemporary Christian music, or a bit of both, I pray these Ash Wednesday hymns and songs focus your thoughts on Jesus now and throughout the year.

Dr. Roger explains the significance of the number 666 in Revelation.

There are some reasons visitors don’t return that churches might be able to prevent. Take some time to think about these.

When our church was about to welcome a new pastor, I contacted him to ask what we could do for him. “Tell me the top three things you want from this church.” He had an immediate answer, as though he’d been expecting the call.

A few presidents particularly stand out for their Christian faith and how they relied on God in times of personal and national crisis.

The Bible, although not directly, does address leadership criteria by analyzing Jesus’ life. Here are some questions to ask yourself if you have identified someone whom you think has leadership potential.

There are many reasons a person may feel called into a ministry career, but it is not something to be rushed. If you believe God may be calling you to lead His church in some capacity, then take a moment to answer these seven questions honestly.

It may seem like an impossible task to convince youth that sex is a gift worth waiting for—a gift that God designed for marriage. However, this article aims to provide practical steps to help teens realize the safety and beauty that awaits if students choose to follow God’s design.

What if fasting this Lent actually transformed your habits, not just your diet? These 10 soul-deep shifts can clear out what is draining you and make space for freedom, peace, and a closer walk with God.

While playing secular music in church seems culturally sensitive, there is the danger of it backfiring, in that many unchurched newcomers come to the church to seek a different approach to life and their problems. Thus, hearing pop or country music may just do the opposite of being attractive.

I’m a new Christian, and I was reading through the Gospel of Matthew. I got really excited when I came to chapter 24 and read Jesus’s teachings about the End Times. I’d like to understand more. Could you please help me?

When purity turns into cold shoulders, something has gone wrong. Learn why ignoring women at church isn’t godly, and what real, courageous holiness looks like instead.

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for your church to remind your community of the ultimate source of love: God. Here are five creative and impactful ways your church can spread the message of God’s love this Valentine’s Day.