Pastors / Leadership

30 Benedictions and Doxologies from the New Testament

Ever wanted just the right verse to read at the end of your worship service, or to conclude your sermon, but couldn’t think of one?

6 Ways to Show Love and Not Legalism on Halloween

I don’t know what Halloween is going to look like for you in your community this year. Imagine how it would be different if you focused on ways to show love and not legalism.

5 Ways Youth Ministries Can Better Address the Purity Issue

Let me share some things maybe purity culture didn’t that could be helpful. Here are five ways you can better address purity culture with your youth, in addition to the Biblical teaching.

5 Things Demon Possession Is Not

There are many things demon possession is not, but we should never think that demon possession is a myth.

What Does the Bible Say about Cremation?

Dear Roger, My husband and I would like to be cremated after our deaths. Is there scripture regarding our decision?

Drones, Air Raids, Heartbreak and Hope: Pastor Shares Reality for Children in War-Torn Ukraine

Amidst the brutal war in Ukraine, an aerospace veteran turned missionary reveals the extraordinary resilience of children who find safety and purpose in school despite relentless drone attacks.

11 End Time Bible Prophecies Explained

Recently, I read a verse in Daniel that I'd never noticed before that got me quite excited. So many prophecies seem to be fitting together in ways that people have not seen for 2000 years.

Who Is the Antichrist?

Uncover the actual symbolism of 666 and how the spirit of the antichrist subtly operates today, prompting a crucial question about where our ultimate trust lies.

How Can Pastors Get through the Stressful Holiday Season?

Miss a Sunday School Christmas party and you could lose a church member. It might seem crazy, but it happened.

10 Biblical Traits of a Godly Pastor

Not just anyone can or should be a pastor.

Pastors and AI: New Survey Reveals Growing Use, Lack of Church Guidelines

A recent Barna survey highlights a striking disconnect as most pastors believe churches need policies for responsible AI use, yet very few congregations have adopted such guidelines, even as pastors increasingly utilize AI for tasks ranging from research to sermon preparation.

15 Myths People Believe about Their Pastor

In a perfect world, our pastors would pray, evangelize, counsel, teach, comfort, and lead us with integrity. Pastors would basically be spiritual super-heroes.

8 Ways to Rest and Refocus When You Feel Burned Out by Serving

Once we recognize we’re experiencing burn out when serving, here are 8 things we can do.

8 Ways to Encourage Your Pastor during the Busy Holiday Season

With all the extra events, it can be a stressful and time-crunching season for the pastor and his family. He may feel at times like he is carrying the entire load of the church on his shoulders. The following are eight ways to encourage your pastor during the busy holiday season.