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As Easter approaches, it is in every church’s best interest to have an established Easter Service plan that will reach both believers and non-believers...

5 Ministry Killers In the Life of a Pastor’s Wife

My wife, Sherryl, and I have been married for almost 44 years. We’ve been through ups and downs in our lives and in our...

Why We Have Been Discouraged from Putting a Stake In the Ground for Smaller...

The idiom, “stake in the ground,” has its origins where someone would claim ownership, responsibility, or priority. For example, tent dwellers would put stakes...

Living a Life of Transition

Written by: Monica Wilkinson Monica Wilkinson is wife to David and mom to three teenagers. She serves as the women’s discipleship director at Cross Community Church...

5 Counseling Models for the Local Church – Which Is Right for You?

As shepherds we are motivated to care for the flock that God has entrusted to us. Pastoral care is a vital role of ministering...

Understanding the Differences Between Mission, Vision, Strategy, and Tactics

One of the consultation ministries we provide at Church Answers is to help churches determine their mission, vision, strategy, and tactics. We often find...

4 Compelling Reasons to Share with Your Congregation About Serving In Children’s Ministry

Throughout my 22 years of pastoral work, finding volunteers for children’s ministry was a constant struggle. The Children’s Ministers that served on my staff...

How to Build a Personal Support System That Will Last, Pt. 2 by Pastor...

Last time, I began sharing with you that if you don’t have a personal support system, you’re vulnerable. The only way you’ll last in...

An Exciting New Way to Train Your Church Staff and Leaders

Church staffing is undergoing a seismic shift. Part-time positions are becoming increasingly popular. Bi-vocational positions have always existed, particularly in smaller churches. Some estimates...
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God gave each of us a two-pound dynamo called the human brain. It’s truly the most amazing physical object in the universe. Yet, many...

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As I grow older, I’ve been thinking a lot about my pastoral heroes—both those still living and those now with the Lord. Here are...

Acts 29 Stories: Acts Church In Manila, Philippines

Written by: Olivia Meade  Olivia Meade works as a content editor for Acts 29. She’s a member of New Heights Church in West Virginia, where she...