Wednesday's Catch: 'Growing, Healthy Churches Need Protectors and Advancers' And More

Growing, Healthy Churches Need Protectors and Advancers

Every organization needs both protectors and advancers.

Take the Test: Is God Calling You to Ministry Leadership?
When someone expresses an interest in ministry or talks of a calling, there are several questions that are quite appropriate to be asked, and through which a prospective leader can and should be screened....

Seven Ways to Be a Better Servant Leader for Your Church
The best leaders for the church are those who demonstrate a willingness to serve first. Is servant leadership necessary for every situation? No, but pastors and church leaders should have a default posture of service. If you’re not willing to be a servant leader, then you are not fit to have authority and influence within the body of Christ.

7 Ways This Year Can Be Better Than Last Year
Chuck Lawless writes, "I realize 2022 was a struggle for some believers. We live in a fallen world, and Christians face the same storms others face. This new year can be better, though, and here are some reasons why...."

Everyone, All the Time
God’s vision of mission is spelled out in Exodus 19:4–6, which Peter revised and adopted in his epistle (1 Peter 2:9–11). It has a more comprehensive overture: everyone, every sphere of life, all the time. How can pastors and church leaders flesh out this vision within a local church? While the following application is in no way comprehensive, here are three ways we can exhort believers to engage in this vision of mission.

Can You Share the Gospel with Sexual Sinners without Sounding like a Bigot?
Alan Shlemon shares his thoughts on sharing the gospel with sexual sinners without sounding bigoted or hyper-judgmental.

3 Insights That Encourage Spiritual Conversations
Despite a deep concern for co-workers, neighbors, and the nation, most churchgoers feel frozen—unable to engage in spiritual conversations.

Catholic Church in Scotland faces 'crisis of closures' if members spend more on Netflix than tithes
Catholics in Scotland would much rather spend their extra cash on streaming and football matches than support their local parishes, which could ultimately lead to their demise, according to a new report.