Pastors / Leadership

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  Does the Bible Say We Really Have to Go to Church? What’s the harm in watching the service online rather than attending in person? Or skipping on the weeks our kids have sports games? Or taking a month off to recharge when life is busy? The harm... Shelby Turner Sep 24, 2019
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  5 Questions Every Church Should Be Asking A recent article in the Atlantic cited 17 questions every college should be asking. The point was that “we need a serious conversation about the future of America’s universities.” They're right. We do. And... Dr. James Emery White Sep 20, 2019
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  What a Good Church Does for a Lonely Christian Many of our churches have gotten far astray from God’s plan of making the church a fellowship of believers in a hostile world. Let's make sure we're not turning church into a self-righteous club for... Joe McKeever Sep 18, 2019
• Russell Moore on Pastor Jarrid Wilson's Death Jarrid Wilson was in a lot of pain. A great many people are. What I want to say to those going through a time of deep depression or other issues is: it doesn’t mean there’s anything ‘wrong’ with you. It... Russell Moore Sep 16, 2019
• 6 Things Pastors Should Preach about Gay Marriage I can’t imagine Jesus going around Jerusalem proclaiming, “Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve.” However, it does not mean a pastor or religious leader should be silent on the topic. Here are 6 things followers... Chad Napier Sep 13, 2019
• Can God Redeem the Suicidal? I believe God can redeem the suicidal, especially those who strived to share His light and Word with the world. This pastor lost his battle with depression . . . but does that negate all of the good that he... Chris Palmer Sep 12, 2019
• 5 Things Pastors Need to Stop Doing Immediately Pastors, we are not just cheerleaders, we are game-changers. We are called to stir and to convict so that change takes place. Granted, there are many wonderful pastors and churches—I appreciate their... Shane Idleman Sep 12, 2019
• Will I Still Go to Heaven if I Commit Suicide? If a Christian commits suicide, will they still go to heaven? Dr. Roger explains why suicide is never a good option, even if you do go to heaven. Dr. Roger Barrier Sep 11, 2019
• Beyond Games: What Makes Youth Stay in Community at Church? Instead of reacting to statistics with negativity and cynicism, let’s focus on proactive strategies that can be implemented by church leaders and Christian parents alike to help ensure that our kids will... Mel Walker Sep 11, 2019
• Woke: Why Pastors Need to Address Racism Now If you are a teaching pastor of a church, or in leadership of a church, this blog is for you. Everyone else can eavesdrop. You need to do a series on race and racism. And you need to do it soon—as soon as... Dr. James Emery White Sep 10, 2019
• 7 Profound Truths about the ‘Gay Christian’ Conundrum After coming to Christ, many are still tempted. That’s the reality of our fallen world: spiritual warfare goes on. But science is proving that you don’t have to make homosexuality your identity! God wants to... Dr. David Kyle Foster Sep 05, 2019
• Should Pastors Try to Be Relevant or Cool? Should pastors attempt to be relevant or cool? To help you discern, this article highlights scriptural verses on catering to audiences, focus on the timelessness of God’s word, and unwraps how to practically... Hope Bolinger Sep 04, 2019