Pastors / Leadership

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  Are Christians Called to Suffer Alongside Others? It’s complicated to understand the depths of another’s heart, situation, and story; we inevitably detach ourselves from the pain and suffering others walk through. So, are we called to suffer alongside... Dirk Smith Apr 09, 2024
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  What is the Five Fold Ministry and Is it Biblical? When I first heard the phrase “five-fold ministry” my mind immediately went to the “five-tool players” of baseball. Is this just a pastor who can do everything? What is a five-fold ministry? And do they... Mike Leake Apr 08, 2024
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  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... Chris Bolinger Apr 08, 2024
• Will the Solar Eclipse on April 8 Fulfill Events Foretold in Scripture? Will the eclipse on April 8 fulfill Scripture, or should we disregard this? Hope Bolinger Apr 05, 2024
• 6 Ways to Worship God Even in the Storm It’s easy to worship God when He’s blessing our lives, when things are going right, and when we’re all smiles. But when the bottom falls through and the storm hits, it appears to be a different story. Cindi McMenamin Apr 05, 2024
• How Do I Explain to Seekers Why My Church Asks for Money? Like all of us, churches have many bills. But that’s not the most important reason we give. Here are four simple thoughts on why Christians give money to the church. Melinda Eye Cooper Apr 04, 2024
• Top 5 Reasons Churches Need to Prioritize Youth Ministry There are at least five great reasons that churches should prioritize youth ministry: teaching God’s Word, providing fellowship, connecting generations, teaching service, and implementing spiritual... Mel Walker Apr 04, 2024
• 7 Ways to Recognize and Respond to Spiritual Warfare Spiritual forces of good and evil are constantly battling for influence in our world. As believers, it is vital to understand and engage in the spiritual warfare happening around us. God calls us... Whitney Hopler Apr 03, 2024
• Are There Really Demons That Rule over Nations? According to the Bible, every nation has one or more demons assigned to wreak havoc on the people in that nation. Dr. Roger Barrier Apr 03, 2024
• 3 Practical Ways Guys Can Build Their Faith in the Local Church In this brief article, I hope to put forward three ways guys can build their faith in the local church as they long to have their story heard by others, even as it is shaped by Christ. Kile Baker Apr 02, 2024
• 4 Crucial Tests to Evaluate What People Are Teaching You There are a lot of teachers out there. From multi-site megachurch pastors, to smooth-talking prophets of small congregations, to the over-the-top online-only preacher. The availability of voices that... Kile Baker Apr 02, 2024
• What Are the Signs of a Healthy Church? As the world's population grows, churches are declining, and some are closing. But just starting more churches is not the answer; we need more healthy churches. We need more people willing to go from being a... Robert Hampshire Apr 01, 2024