The Deacons Every Pastor (should) Love
In a lot of churches, deacons get a bad rap. If they do too much, people believe they’re trying to take over the church....
Three Ways to Honor Your Volunteers During the Easter Season
As you remember and celebrate the ultimate life-giving sacrifice of Jesus’ death and resurrection on the cross this Easter, consider your volunteers. Your volunteers...
The Art of Being Happy for No Reason
The morning joys of life that range from the singing of birds to the delight of a hot cup of coffee all point to...
Churches Are Missing the Big Opportunity to Minister to Single-parents
Single-parent homes are far more prevalent in the United States than most realize. They comprise one-quarter to one-third of homes with children in many...
Where Gen Z Gets It Right and What We Should Learn from Them
I’ve recently taken on the role of teaching a cultural theology and biblical worldview class for high school juniors at a private school in...
When the Ministry Honeymoon Wears Off
The ‘honeymoon’ concept dates as far back as the 5th century. After getting married, a newlywed couple would often drink lots of mead, a honey-based...
4 Ways to Be an Emotionally Supportive Leader
Your team desires a leader who goes beyond the expectations of a leader. They want someone who cares, seeks the emotional well-being of their...
The Young Pastor Is Not yet Ready to Lead a Bigger Church. Here’s Why.
“We do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Corinthians 4:5).
For good reason the Lord...
How Churches Will Grow In 2024 – by Jim Graff
Healthy pastors have healthy churches. Sadly, many pastors are not healthy. They’re disconnected from the friendships they need, the information they need, to succeed....
Joe’s 10 Iron-clad Rules for Success In the Ministry.. Some of Which May Work
You’re new in the ministry, right? And you want to do well, of course. You have definitely come to the right place, friend. Pull...
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