Pastors

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.

Regardless of what type of church you grew up in, I can bet it has some traditions that leave you wondering whether they should stick around. Today, we will look at seven of those traditions, and consider whether they need to go.

Satan's strategy is to keep us from church, knowing that by disrupting our worship and gathering with believers, he undermines our spiritual growth and obedience to God.

As we evaluate ourselves, our leadership, and how we might engage with the communities and cultures around us perhaps we might begin by asking these 4 pivotal questions.

We can be leaders in a number of ways: in our households, our workplaces, our communities, and our churches. The important thing is to be a godly leader, heeding God’s commends and God’s ways in all we do. These attributes apply to men as well as to women.

A few weeks ago I wrote an article called “Why it’s Important to Keep Tithing in Tough Economic Times” and, quite frankly, I was surprised by the many follow up comments from Christians who don’t believe that tithing is for today...

At a time when the price of everything is increasing and the companies that are hiring aren't in any hurry to fill open positions, this is a great time for churches in every community to come together and help.

You said yes to the mission trip, but now the fear is creeping in. Here’s how to prepare your heart and mind so anxiety doesn’t steal your peace.

Since so much teaching on humility over haughtiness is directed to those who shepherd God’s people, we in the Gospel ministry must pay particular attention. Those that needed the strong Biblical injunctions against haughtiness are most often leaders, spiritual leaders.

I believe that it is fair to say that Mormonism and Christianity are quite different. In fact, their basic tenants are mutually exclusive.

Let’s examine Scripture for examples and key characteristics of godly leadership. We need this quality more today than ever.

A recent study by the Family Research Council and Arizona Christian University's Cultural Research Center reveals a decline in biblical conviction among regular US churchgoers, particularly on issues like family, life, and morality.

Experiencing God through worship has presentationally changed over time, but elementally remained the same. To understand where contemporary worship is going, it’s helpful to understand what it is and when it began. The charismatic movement birthed this style of worship known for a more casual setting. Leaders take the stage and utilize technology to connect more relevantly.

We must be careful we have the right heart when it comes to giving financially. When we give from the right heart motivation, we will focus more on our eternal reward than any approval from man.

Discover 10 practical strategies pastors can use to protect their sanity and sustain their well-being in ministry.

Tony Evans is launching a new podcast, The Unbound Podcast, featuring in-depth discussions on life's most challenging topics from a biblical perspective. This initiative marks a new chapter for Evans.

The following characteristics will help us define and recognize the nature of a cult.

If the Gospel is such good news, why aren’t people flocking to the church? Here are 4 reasons why many see the church as irrelevant and dismiss God’s offer of grace.

My husband is the spiritual leader of our home. What does that mean? Why must the spiritual leader be the man? How can I encourage my husband to be the spiritual leader of our home?

Unless you've struggled with thoughts of suicide, it can be very difficult to understand why anyone would dwell on such thoughts, much less act on them. Anyone can be at risk for struggling with suicidal thoughts. Sometimes, there can be a tangible reason behind the struggle, but it can also be the result of mental health challenges or even a chemical imbalance in the brain. 

Some age groups tend to struggle with suicide more than others. For example, it's the second leading cause of death among 10-14 year olds and 25-34 year olds. It's the third leading cause among those 15-24 years old and fourth for those 35-44 years old. However, people can struggle with this at any age. Approximately every eleven minutes, someone dies by suicide in the United States, according to The Cleveland Clinic. Here are 4 ways the church can take steps to come alongside of those who are battling suicidal thoughts and help them receive healing and hope.