...ministry isn’t confined to pulpits or limited to those with formal theological training. It’s not reserved for Sunday mornings or restricted to church buildings. Instead, it’s a calling that belongs to every believer, a truth that should fundamentally reshape how we think about our role in God’s kingdom.
Pastoral Authority in the Age of Podcasts
As pastors, we increasingly need to address not just Scripture’s teaching but an expanding universe of digital voices shaping our congregants’ understanding of faith. In an era where every sermon point can be instantly fact-checked and every piece of counsel compared against countless online sources, we must reconsider how pastoral authority functions effectively.
3 Reasons a Winter Retreat Propels Your Church’s Vision Through the Summer
A vision planning retreat when the leaves are gone brings focus and energy when the leaves are green. Now is the time to plan for momentum.
Leader, You Can Combat Burnout
Leadership is tough. Good leaders understand this and manage their lives and leadership demands to avoid burnout. Sometimes, however, even the best leaders get burned out. If you’re now facing it, examine the cause list below to see what factors may be contributing to it. Then, take one proactive step this week from the cures list to take better care of yourself.
Christmas Urban Legends: Shepherds as Outcasts
The description of shepherds in the Old and New Testaments would be formative for the minds of first-century Jews and Christians.
Five Critical Mistakes To Avoid At Your Christmas Services
...there are at least five critical mistakes that, left unnoticed, can mean you miss the potential of reaching new people at Christmas.
Why Your Church Should Shorten Worship
People have more worship options than ever before. Remote and asynchronous worship experiences have become standard for many people. But one thing you may not have explored is experimenting with the length of worship. In this article I want to make the case for why your church should shorten worship.
15 Quick Tips For Better Christmas Preaching
Peter Mead offers a helpful list of 15 tips to make the most of your preaching this Christmas.
The Danger of Teaching Information Without Application
I believe the number one problem with preaching in America is its lack of application. Too many pastors use an academic model in which they simply lecture their congregations. As a result, people often walk out of worship services with their lives unchanged.
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