Pastor Blogs

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  5 Things Good Leaders Do (and 5 They Don't) “Let’s wait on that,” a leader told me before an important church meeting one evening. I wanted to train the leaders of each ministry in my church, but it was easier said than done. Every idea I suggested... Michelle S. Lazurek Nov 01, 2018
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  Should You Serve the Church When You Are Struggling with Depression? Not only should you serve the church when you are struggling with depression, but you are in a unique position to serve fruitfully when you are struggling with depression. Scott Slayton Nov 01, 2018
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  What Really Strong People Do in Critical Times Only the truly strong person will ask for help. Most people will suffer in silence and pay the consequences. Joe McKeever Nov 01, 2018
• 7 Things Pastors' Wives Wish They Had Been Told I wish someone had told me just to be myself. "I am a people-pleaser by nature, so for me, not being prepared to handle being a pastor's wife with my personality was a heavy burden to carry early in our... Thom S. Rainer Oct 25, 2018
• The Frightening Truth about Wicca in the United States The news story couldn’t have been more direct: “There may now be more Americans who identify as practicing witches… than there are members of mainline Presbyterianism.” Oh my. Dr. James Emery White Oct 25, 2018
• How to Share God’s Love through Neighborhood Gatherings Regardless of how you open your home, always remember it’s not about having the perfect party, the most entertainment, or the greatest response from guests. One thing matters, and that is living out the... DaySpring.com Oct 25, 2018
• 10 Hallmarks of Great Churches and Great Leaders Saul's journey reveals some important markers of leadership and greatness for church leaders today. Brian C. Houston Oct 25, 2018
• 4 Shallow Statements Religious People Make “But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1). We hear them all the time. Something about these oft-repeated claims just does not seem right, we think. So let’s look... Joe McKeever Oct 25, 2018
• 10 Bible Verses I Wish We Wrote Worship Songs About We sit in church on Sunday, singing as we read the words on the screen. Or maybe we look for the one mentioned in a hymnal or praise book. But there are songs I really wish we would sing—songs based on... Anne Peterson Oct 18, 2018
• How to Prepare to Teach Bible Study The Word does not change, but its application to our daily lives is as fresh as it’s possible to get. Joe McKeever Oct 18, 2018
• 10 Dangers to Look Out for When Church Shopping 2 Timothy 4:3: “The time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine...” I remember when my husband and I moved out of state how hard it was visiting churches to find the right one.... Rhonda Stoppe Oct 18, 2018
• What Does the Bible Say about Curses and Spells? We have become de-sensitized to witchcraft, curses, and spells in today's culture. Dr. Roger Barrier Oct 18, 2018