The Biggest Problem with Prayer
This is an issue about prayer that almost never gets addressed. It was put to me by my friend Nancy. Her note, almost verbatim:
Someday...
Finding Your Voice In Today’s Culture by Joe Cameneti, Sr.
Have you ever stopped to think that people who were nothing like Jesus liked Jesus? Why was that so? Here was a Man who...
3 Simple Brain Boosts for a Healthy Brain
Pastors and leaders need healthy brains to lead well. A healthy brain helps us become more resilient, be more present for those we lead,...
Yes, Worship Service Announcements Are Important
The following is a true story. It took place within the past year.
It was about five minutes before the worship service began. An apparent...
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...