Pastors / Leadership

6 Critical Elements of Your Men’s Ministry Strategy

According to a broad range of men’s ministry experts, including men who have led transformative men’s ministries for years, you need to take a strategic approach, and your strategy needs to include six elements. Here they are.

Who Is the Nameless Hero Who Ministered to Jesus?

I’d like to construct a picture of a man who we’ll call the “Nameless Hero.” He’s the one who gave Jesus a drink when He hung in agony on the cross. No one knows his name. He’s a man who didn’t care who got the credit.

What Is a Pastoral Prayer?

A pastoral prayer is a great way to help the congregation direct their thoughts to God while at the same time experiencing blessing from the pastor.

Who Was St. Patrick, and Why Should Christians Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

We can learn much from studying this amazing man's life. It wasn't about leprechauns, 4 leaf clovers, wearing green, or luck. His life was simply about the amazing Sovereignty and blessing of God, about obedience to His call, about prayer and faithfulness.

7 Characteristics of a Church That Glorifies God

In the Book of Acts 2:42-47, we see 7 characteristics (you may find more) that made the church of that day a powerhouse in their community. We may just need to replicate these characteristics today in the Body of Christ—with everyone playing their part—to continue bringing glory to God.

6 Things Senior Members Can Contribute to the Church

The aging Christian cannot opt for spiritual retirement or, for that matter, desire such status. Here are six things aging members can contribute to the church.

6 Reasons Doing Church Away from Church <em>Isn't</em> Church

6 Reasons Doing Church Away from Church Isn't Church

Wait... do we really need to go to a building on a certain day for it to count as doing church? If so, isn’t that legalistic?

3 Dangerous Myths of Purity Culture

First, they need to know that God loves them and they are valuable no matter what their life has looked like before giving their lives to the Lord. They are not damaged goods. God has offered us complete healing and redemption.

What Should a Pastor's Primary Passion Be?

Consultants tell businessmen and pastors alike that to achieve the highest level of success, one must have a passion for growing his business or his church. What is your passion? What drives you? What springs you out of bed in the morning and still has you going late in the evening when normal people would be watching television?

10 Things to Think about When Finding a New Church

Before you look for a new church, consider what it is that God would lead you to find. Make a list of what the Bible says about various issues related to church. In prayer, ask the Holy Spirit to show you what honors the Lord about your participation in a local church body and to lead you where God is loved, glorified, and celebrated above everything else.