Why Hospitality Is Vital to Church Planting
Written by: Tony Merida
Tony Merida is the pastor for preaching and vision of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, executive vice president for Acts...
How to Recognize God’s Voice
“The sheep follow him because they recognize His voice” (John 10:4).
My friend, Pastor James Richardson, now in Heaven, told me his granddaughter Leanne, perhaps...
The Leader’s Greatest Commandment
Leadership is hard. It’s a difficult calling and responsibility. If I finish my life and haven’t left a mark or made an impact that...
Leading Our Churches Through a Life In Exile
Written by: Tim Dance
Tim Dance has been the pastor of Living Hope Church in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, since it was planted in 2007. He and his...
How to Get Your Prayers Answered
I’ve been a pastor for 30+ years, so over time, I have heard quite a few definitions of prayer. Out of all of them,...
Thanking God for the Pain
One morning, as we were sitting at the breakfast table discussing memories good and bad, Bertha said something so profound that I wrote it...
Ten Keys to Effective Ministry, Part 2 by Rob Koke
In my last blog, I began sharing with you ten keys to effective ministry that I believe are unchanging and applicable to us all....
The Pastor’s Dilemma of Balancing the Prophetic Voice with the Shepherd’s Hand
The prophetic voice of a pastor is forth-telling, speaking the truth even when it is difficult. The shepherd’s hand of a pastor is caring,...
Gospel Companions, Not Competitors
Written by: Patti Rosell
Patti Rosell is a wife and mother of four. She has her master’s in social work and has seen those skills repurposed...
The Difference Between Good Leaders and Great Leaders
Written by: Noel Heikkinen
Noel is the teaching pastor at Riverview, a multi-site church-planting church in the Lansing, Michigan area that is actively engaging younger generations...