Because the American culture has shifted so dramatically in recent years, pastors should be equipped to keep up. Here are some suggestions.
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7 Reasons Church Leaders Should Memorize Scripture
What obstacles to memorization do you face? More importantly, what strategies have you found effective?
Sherman Cox: Nonconventional Preaching
To the worldly minded, some aspects of the gospel of Christ may not make sense. Do you preach an uncompromised gospel?
Do You See What God Sees?
Are you a visionary? Do you agree that every minister should be a visionary?
John Burke: ‘Two Lesbians Walk Into a Church’
Jesus isn't shocked by anything that we do. Why should we be, if we're supposedly walking in the same love Jesus has for us?
Steve Hill Passes Away After Miraculous Life
Perhaps best known as the evangelist for the Brownsville Revival in Pensacola, Fla., evangelist and pastor Steve Hill went home to be with the Lord on Sunday.
Small Churches Can Take Off and Fly
Remember how the Wright brothers started off small? You've got hopes and dreams for your church and your ministry, and here's how God will help you see them through.
5 Renewal Stages for Churches Being Led to Change
If you are being led to change the way your church serves God's purposes, it's helpful to understand the process of renewal.
What to Do When You’ve Lost Your Passion for Ministry
Have you ever felt compelled to walk away from ministry? Here's some suggestions to how you can find your passion again.
3 Pillars of a Strong, Dynamic Ministry
Every church needs to be led by a pastor with a strong ecclesiology—a strong theology of church and mission. Here are some strategies to develop a strong, healthy, balanced ministry.
5 Things I’ve Learned as a Young Pastor in a Small Church
If you're a young pastor at a small church and it seems as if things are stagnant, don't despair. Find out how small churches are used by God to do amazing kingdom work all over the world.
Thom Rainer: Pastors and Mental Health
Just like members of their congregations, pastors also struggle with the challenge of depression. Here are some of the issues, and here are some ways to get help.
10 Essentials Needed to Fulfill Your Kingdom Assignment
Is your ministry successful? If not, are you following these principles to help make it so?
10 Leadership Principles for Ministry
As leaders, we are involved in the sovereign work of God. Here are some ideals to help you perform your duties.
Has Someone Done You Wrong?
Are you letting unforgiveness affect your ministry? How do you let go of past hurts?
How to Build a Thriving, Productive Culture in Your Church
Is it possible the culture of your church reflects the culture of your heart? Is it possible to turn a misdirected ship around?
5 Vital Principles About Vision
There is nothing like seeing a vision that God has placed into your heart realized. Read why God has the final word on your vision—always.
7 Reasons Why Only Changed Leaders Can Change Culture
Unbroken leaders tend to try to do things their own way. Find out why that simply won't work for God.
Ed Stetzer: The Never-Ending Need to Multiply Leaders
When it comes to leaders, does your church embrace a culture of multiplication, or do you accept inevitable decline?
10 Reasons I Left the Institutional Church and Sought the Ekklesia
Do you think of your local church as the "institutional church"? Here's why Frank Viola says you may want to give that pattern of thinking some reconsideration.